How To Be The Main Character Of Your Life

 

"YOU ARE THE ARTIST OF YOUR OWN LIFE. DONT HAND THE PAINT BRUSH TO ANYONE ELSE." - Stefan George

                                                                                                                              by Kijana S. Horton

   As human beings , one of our deepest rooted desires is to have a meaningful and happy existence. You are a character in a story that is still being written. Who you are becoming matters because you're meant for more. Are you living the life you know you are meant to be living? Does your daily routine align and and move you closer to your goals? Lastly do you feel a sense of purpose?

Maybe you're doing what your parents wanted....or following the same career path as you're friends...what everyone "says" will pay the bills. But try and look at the bigger picture...

Would you be doing the same thing if it was all up to you? Sometimes we have these desires and dreams that we quiet inside of us. You are a unique individual , here are some ways to focus in on what is meaningful to you. Everyone's journey is unique and now it is time for you to step up and design the outcome of your life the way You want it to be. 

Remember not to live your life to please others. 

Cut out the noise of the outside world. Social media for example sets unrealistic expectations of what "happy" looks like.  ,we may feel pressured to look a certain way , wear the "right" clothes , have exciting adventures with eye catching photos. We can spend so much time worrying about hat other people are doing , trying to live up to virtual world expectations we begin to lose sight of what really matters to ourselves. Family , health , nurturing relationships , passions and talents. Accept that you are enough just as you are.    

Take Responsibility For Taking Action

Taking action could feel scary. We fear failure but we can also have the fear of being successful. It can be easy to allow yourself to get distracted from your goals and feel too busy to achieve your intentions. 

However , you have the choice to take action and live your best life or stay the same. Its up to you. 

Listen and Follow Your Intuition

Give yourself permission to follow your gut feeling and make up your own rules. You don't need to explain or justify your actions ,feelings and motives to anyone. Its okay if your parents and friends don't understand the future you envision to create for yourself and when someone judges you , often it activated from their own insecurities , limitations and needs. Just trust your own inner guidance and what feels right to you. Your intuition knows best.

AFFIRMATION: I do what I do because I enjoy it and it brings me closer to my goals. 

Stay in Your Lane 

Focus on what is right in front of you . Understand that your journey is unique. You may be going through a transition where there are a lot of life changes happening to you all at once. That is normal and as long as you are able to stay optimistic and focused on your goals your true potential will begin to shine towards your greatest achievements. Spend a lot of time alone and  get to know yourself. Not only is it important to focus on your goals but also your daily habits. What makes you happy?