Going Nowhere Fast? How To Completely Change Your Life in One Year

Life can very quickly creep on us. One day, everything seems like it’s going fine; the next, we’re hit by a nagging, relentless self-questioning. We begin to ask ourselves things like “what are we doing with our life?” and “am I really being the best version of myself?” Before we go any further, it’s important to remember that everyone feels like that from time to time. Nobody has all the answers; in fact, nobody really has any of the answers. Everyone is making it up as they go along! Not that that doesn’t make the whole experience any less scary. If you’re looking to make some drastic changes to your lifestyle, check out the tips below. You might just come out the other side a better, fuller person.

Focus on the Essentials

If you break down life into its core components, it becomes pretty straightforward. At a base level, we need water, food, and shelter; everything else is just background noise. Unfortunately, that background noise is hard to drown out. However, if you’re unsure about where you’re going in life, it’s imperative that you remove all the extra details that complicate life, and focus just on the essentials. For many people, that’ll mean getting exercise, doing one thing a day that pleases them, and eating well. If those things are taken care of, then you’ll be able to relax at least – and then wait for the next move to present itself.

Connect With Inspiring People

It’s common for people who are in transition to look around and find it difficult to connect with people. If everyone else seems happy with their lot, then how are you going to learn how to move forward with them? As such, it’s important that you expand your network of friends, and learn about the people who have been where you are – and have then done something about it. The world is filled with people doing unusual, brilliant, and inspiring things and these are the people you should seek out; you don’t know what you may learn from them if you do.

Learn from the Best

Of course, when it comes to changing your life for the better, it’s always a good idea to learn from the best. There have been a lot of wise people living in history, and a few of them were good enough to write down their thoughts and ideas about life. If you’re looking for direction in your life, then make sure you’re adding the best self improvement books to your library. They might not give you all the answers, but there’ll set you on the path towards them, at the very least. And after all, you’re unlikely to figure out everything on your own; who better to enlist to help than some of the best minds in history?

Reduce Your Tech-Use

Technology has done a lot of good for mankind and has probably improved your life in certain ways, too. However, there’s no denying that not all of our technology use is productive; it’s easy to get lost scrolling through Facebook, or watching videos. As such, there’s a chance that you’ve been using the internet as a form of escape, and if you’re going to improve your life, then that’s something you’ll need to change. Think about how you’re using your technology, and whether it’s really benefitting your life. You might be a little bit bored more often when you cut it up, but don’t fear boredom: it’s where good ideas usually come from!

Make Yourself a Priority

Remember how we said at the beginning that life is complicated? It is, and as such, we’re usually given more responsibilities than we can comfortably manage. This means we’re not able to dedicate enough time to make sure our own needs are being met.

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If you’re going to improve your life in a year, then you’ll need to make yourself a priority in your life. It might mean that you need to say no to certain engagements from time to time, but it won’t be in vain: you’re trying to improve yourself.

Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

If you’re feeling lost, then it might be that you’ve been focusing on the wrong ambitions in life. The pursuit of material items won’t lead to happiness, as virtually every scientific study that’s been written on that topic will show. No-one’s expecting you to get rid of all your material items and move to the woods, but it might be worth reconsidering what you’re working for if the items you buy aren’t bringing you happiness. The transition to a more simple, minimalist lifestyle has helped many people across the world, and it might help you, too.

The Art of Positive Thinking

You might have been living under the illusion that your mind is your friend: it’s not. For most people, the brain is an enemy, always trying to derail our progress, always trying to tell us that we’re not good enough, that our dreams won’t come true, and so on. If that sounds familiar, then it’s time you practised the art of positive thinking. Your mind isn’t independent of your body; you can control it, and it all it takes is an ounce of willpower and some positive encouragement.

Believe In Yourself

Of course, not everyone will be rooting for your success. Misery does love company, and there’ll be people who are more than willing to derail your efforts to improve yourself or put you down. It’s important that you ignore those voices, as they’ll only hurt what you’re trying to achieve. Leave them behind; better things lie ahead.

Get Living

If you’re worried about how you’ll go about changing your life, then there’s a solution for that: don’t. Life is going to keep on going whether you’re part of the rush or not, so don’t doubt yourself: throw yourself into the deep end of life, and good things will surely come. Smile, and the whole world smiles with you! In a year, you’ll look back at how you’ve come, and you’ll have no regrets.

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Santiago writes about the fascinating, unexpected side of life for Unfinished Man. He explores intriguing subcultures, people, and trends that reveal the weirdness hiding below the surface. Santiago provides an insider’s perspective shaped by his own experiences pushing boundaries and embracing the unconventional. His curiosity and passion for storytelling give readers a glimpse into unfamiliar worlds.

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