The Mini Detours In Life Towards Success!

As I was traveling today, I had to take a detour in order to reach my destination. Life is much the same way, we set a goal and then we have to take the steps necessary to get to accomplish what we set out to do. Sometimes, much like my trip today, we may have to turn down a different road than we originally thought and that's ok! There may be bumps in the road, that is what makes life interesting!

Maybe our expectations weren't realistic enough, or we hadn't really been aware of what needed to be done. Clarity is necessary in order to move forward and know when to shift gears. There is a time to be more open minded and that time is every day of your life. We need to remember not to be so stubborn to learn new ways and/or afraid to take new chances in life. Whether it be in developing a new relationship or learning something new about ourselves, it helps greatly to be open to the process of how much we can really achieve if we are focused on our goals and open to the possibilities that we may have to change course from time to time.

Sometimes life requires us to stop what we are currently doing "now", change direction so we can get ahead "later." Sometimes when we've taken 10 steps ahead, it can be very beneficial to take two steps back to review what we've done already. This is for two reasons. The first reason is it gives you time to view the positive aspects of what you have already done. You should always remember to focus on what you have accomplished already. The second reason is in returning to your original goal you can more readily see if you have strayed from your original direction or if you need to take a detour in order to refocus yourself. We may need to improve in some areas and re-evaluate our direction. This is a good step and it also helps us not to be so hard on ourselves in the process. Change does not happen over night, however the desire you have to reach your destination can pull you towards what you want in your life and success you desire.

It doesn't mean you have failed in some way, as a matter of fact it is a necessary adjustment at times to regain that clarity we had, the focus and the drive which prompted us to want these goals to be reached.

So where do you start? I have listed here below eight areas of life which I would ask that you write out on paper or in your computer and really think about what you would like to focus on. With a twist, I'd like you to write it down as if it has already happened. In each category tell me what you have already achieved. If you get stuck on some of these areas and it's your first attempt, it's ok! You can always go back after you have had time to think about it and add more.

1. Health/Fitness/Body
2. Profession/Career/Business
3. Money
4. Friends/Family
5. Significant Other/Romance
6. Physical Environment
7. Fun/Recreation
8. Personal Growth/Spirituality

So, have you completed your list? Now, I'd like you to go back and read it and chose the most important thing that pops up for you. Tell me how you plan to reach this goal? I want you to focus on what you want to achieve and then start making arrangements; plans; developing support for yourself in order to make it happen for real.

Who do you know who may have similar goals that you can talk to about these things? If fitness is your thing, what gyms are there in your area, or if you may be a little low on funds, what tapes can you buy to motivate yourself. You see where I'm going with this right?

Take the time "today" to make out your future! The idea behind this is to get you to become more consciously aware of what you may want to improve, it may take you some time to put together a strategy, however you can do this. I have complete faith in you.

If you have any questions, or get stuck any where, please do not hesitate to contact me at DreamScapeInt2005@yahoo.com.

Until next time!

Sue T.
Life & Relationship Coach
Confidence is Silent. It needs not defend itself.
It simply exists inside of you.