Do you want a change in life?
Not everyone does, but some do. And if you are one of those people looking for change, this post is for you.
Maybe you feel stuck, or in a rut, or just discontent believing there is a bigger and better life available to you.
I don’t know exactly why you are desiring a change, or how big of a change you are looking for, but if you can be living a more intentional life, it would be a shame for you to miss it.
If you are desiring a change, there is one truth that cannot be escaped:
You can’t change your life until you change your life.
Repeating the same life tomorrow as the life you lived yesterday will only result in the same life you are living today. So if you are yearning for a change, something needs to change.
You probably already know this to be true.
The problem isn’t that we don’t know we need a change in our daily life or habits, the problem is that we don’t know where to start or the change appears too big to accomplish. We often believe that everything needs to change and the thought begins to overwhelm us. So we stick to the status quo, discontented with the trajectory of our lives.
But you don’t need to change everything to change something. In fact, changing anything has the power, in the long run, to bring about the bigger changes you desire—whatever those might be.
If you want to change your life, choose just one new, healthy habit to begin tomorrow. (It doesn’t even have to be intimately connected to the problem you are hoping to solve.) Choose one change to your life—and then stick to it. Everybody can change something.
Intentionality spurs intentionality. And when you become intentional in one area of life, the positive effects always spill over into other areas of life. Small changes become big changes over time.
So:
Wake up early.
Exercise.
Eat healthier.
Give up alcohol.
Turn off the television.
Write in a journal every day.
Meditate.
Declutter your home.
Play music.
Create art.
Or stick to a budget.
Pick just one new habit and get started with it tomorrow.
You’ll be surprised how implementing just one positive change opens your life and mind to other positive changes.
Everything doesn’t have to change in one day.
But you can’t change your life until you change your life.
You need to start somewhere.
Brenda Bishop says
I need to start over. Today Thank you for helping us to review where we are now and where we want to be soon.
Susan says
Oh, lord, I needed this today. I have been focusing so much on the problems I feel powerless over, that I have been ignoring that there are many, many things I DO have control over. And when you make positive changes anywhere, you feel happier and at peace, even if you continue to lack control over certain areas of your life.
Miroslava Cubillas says
Thank you Joshua… These are the words I needed to read today!
Julia says
I loved this post! The sentence that resonated most with me is “you don’t have to change everything to change something.” I know I often put off doing things because I think I need to do it all at once — decluttering for example — rather than just starting. Baby steps are still steps. Thanks so much for your inspiring post.
Karon Cumner says
A few words to remember ” you can’t change your life till you change your life ” to keep on the path of living my best life. I enjoy your writing very much thankyou from karon.
Valerie Rogers says
Got ruts? I do. It’s like you’re talking to me. I’m at transition point in life, hate where I live, yet doing anything seems overwhelming.
Peggi says
Wow, I get your emails regularly and always find something helpful, but I’m just blown away by this one! I read it three times in a row and then just sat down to take it all in. So simple. I can actually do this. One step at a time. Thank you.
Julia says
I totally agree with you!
Sheila says
Same here!!!!
Ceci says
Amen to this! Your article makes me think of Occam’s razor: the most likely (and/or best) solution is the simplest one. Just start. Take the step. Breathe between steps. Appreciate the beauty in life. Be willing to recognize a risk and take it. Always love your articles! They keep my heart and mind open.
Linda Harrison says
Thanks so much for helping me see to just start with one change!
I enjoy your knowledge and trying to make these moves to better my life and to feel a relief that I can do this even if it takes alittle while.
Beau Hart says
Your words are so inspiring. Just this week, I’ve started getting up earlier. I have a cup of hot tea and I meditate. There are other things I want to do, but for now, I’m concentrating on getting up early and meditating. Again, thank you for your words.