8 Ways To Master Change And Live An Extraordinary Life

I  get it.

It’s hard to make changes.

It’s hard to swap the comfort of the familiar for the discomfort of the unknown. Even when the familiar sucks.

We’ve all made up, or accepted limiting beliefs and held ourselves apart, afraid to put ourselves out there in case we got hurt or judged, or made a fool of.

We’ve all allowed events or others to control the way we feel and in doing so we’ve compromised our values and created conflict in life.

You want to change. You’d love your life to be better so you seek new ways that seem to promise to eliminate all your problems.

But what works and what is just a waste of space?

1. Follow those who live extraordinary lives

Those who manage to live extraordinary lives have one thing in common, they turned their mistakes, fears and limitations into positive deliberate action and you can do this too.

They understand they can change the way they feel instantly by shifting their focus.

When you’re feeling down, or feeling overwhelmed or that life is a struggle, remember the thoughts you’ve been thinking are what created these feelings.

Your mind believes what you tell it. Most of us are totally oblivious to the fact that our inner conversations cause the circumstances of life.

Replace your inner conversations with more positive and healthier inner speech. Try asking yourself ‘what am I proud about’, what could I be most happy about right now’, ‘what have I learned today’, what am I committed to doing differently tomorrow?’

2. Reclaim your creative self

Leave your fears of inadequacy behind. They offer nothing.

Let go of hopelessness. No matter how long you’ve felt it.

Willingly release the familiar insecurities and doubts…they rob you of energy and keep you feeling trapped. 

The way to reclaim your creative self today is to think and feel and speak creative ideas. Choose creativity as your companion and enjoy the enthusiasm, exhilaration, joy and peace it brings. 

Every day when you wake up, focus on being at one with your inner self which is infinitely larger and far more creative than you’ve imagined.

Live with joy in your heart and a smile on your face and make this a new priority. Decide to feel good for no good reason other than you say so.

3. The biggest problem in managing change

Problems come when you spend your time attacking the window because it isn’t a door!

You have been blessed with all you need to change YOU. Within you is the power to bring your dreams to life.

Free yourself from the time wasting effort of trying to change others, of focusing on the things you can’t control.

Stop beating at the window, it’ll never be a door. When you stop trying to change another and focus on changing you and your relationship with reality, that’s when your potential for greatness rises up to greet you.

4. Change is a journey not a destination

No matter what’s happening in life you have to find a way to believe that this too shall pass. Look around…you’ll see that everything in this world is forever in transition, forever changing.

Adapt. Evolve.

Allow your greater self to thrive.

Once you stop believing that your current circumstances are permanent…you’re encouraging change.

Stop believing it’s hard to feel better and allow better feelings to take root.

Stop believing that you’ve failed and make room for your next opportunity to present itself.

Accept your incredible capabilities for growth and expansion.

5. Take a long hard look at yourself

Forget how others see you.  If you want something new in your life pay attention to how you see yourself. What you think of yourself makes all the difference to the decisions you make.

You are valuable.

You have something wonderful to bring to the world. Stay true to yourself and don’t wait for permission from another to follow your dreams.

Learn to enjoy your own company. Those who like themselves tend to be more positive and confident. When you don’t like who you are, when you don’t feel worthy, chances are great you’ll sabotage yourself without realizing it.

6. Make friends with rejection

Be willing to be vulnerable and don’t fear rejection.

You won’t be accepted by everyone.

Everything you do won’t be accepted every time. Don’t accept rejection as failure. 

Remember that not always getting what you think you want can turn out to be the biggest blessing of all. Make rejection your friend.

Rejection is a big part of your success.

7. Yes you can live an extraordinary life

Your vision for your future is the first step in turning your invisible reality into your visible experience

Have faith in yourself. You can do it.

Some may be more than happy to tell you what you are or aren’t capable of.

Ignore them. They’re speaking from their own fear …it isn’t about you.

Every time you don’t make it, another opportunity appears. Life is filled with opportunities. Keep the faith and in the end you’ll discover your current limitations will dissolve, leaving you living the life of your dreams.

8. Celebrate the journey

Love what you do.

Working hard, yet struggling every day and not enjoying the experience means you’re missing the joy of life.

As you head towards your ideal life, you don’t have to live day after day feeling badly about what you do. Consciously choose to find something good in it all. See yourself as the luckiest person alive and you’ll turn every day into something you’re grateful for.

Learn to direct the focus of your mind and remember the journey isn’t simply about the destination. Ultimately a rich fulfilling life is less about the score card and more about changing the way you feel. This is a journey for a lifetime, celebrate it.

And if, despite all you do, it feels like you’re losing at this life game, remember even the best of us have felt that way. Shonda Rhimes, creator, writer director of movies and tv shows said ANYONE WHO TELLS YOU THEY ARE DOING IT ALL PERFECTLY IS A LIAR.

Don’t underestimate yourself. You’re doing better than you think.

If you find this post helpful please share on your favourite social network.Someone out there might need that little bit of encouragement today.

And if you have strategies or quotes that work in helping manage change or struggle please share in the comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas. You might say just the thing to support someone who’s in the same boat!

As always, encourage one another.

Love Elle