Too often, we find reasons not to realize our projects and dreams, rather than finding solutions. Because the problems we face seem insurmountable. That’s why, to help you change your life, here are 6 tailor-made solutions!

1 – Life change requires learning

You may question your desire to change your life, because you say to yourself: “I don’t know how”.

And that’s normal.

Yes, it’s normal not to know what to do until we’ve learned how to do it.

When you walked for the first time, didn’t you know how? When you learned to count, didn’t you know how?

So why would you want to know how to do something before you’ve even learned it?

So learn!

Let’s say you want to become a photographer. In fact, the more the months, and even years, go by, the more you want to be a photographer. Problem: you don’t know how to become a photographer. You don’t know how to set up your business, or even how to run it in the future.

So learn!

That’s the solution: give yourself permission to learn. To learn how to do new things. Acquire new skills.

In fact, any change in your life will require you to learn, and that’s not a problem – in fact, it’s an exciting step.

That’s why the next time you say to yourself: “I don’t know how to do it”, bounce back and say: “But I’m going to learn”.

2 – You’ll need time to change your life

In fact, it’s quite possible that you’re looking at your desire to change your life with a sigh, because you think you’re running out of time.

You’d like to change your life, but really, right now, it’s just not possible.

But what if it were possible? What if you had the time?

To do that, ask yourself how much time you spend in front of screens every day? In front of social networks that make you feel bad about yourself? In front of movies you don’t even like, which often bore you?

So, if this sounds like you, first of all, there’s nothing to be ashamed of! After all, most of us spend a lot of time behind the screen.

Finally, this is great news! It means you’ve got time on your hands to get started on that project you’re so keen on.

So, instead of watching social networks, TV series or a movie, get on with your project. A little bit every day.

3 – Life change requires patience and perseverance

It’s also possible that you’ll give up when you realize that your project will only come to fruition in a few months, or even a few years.

Let’s say you want to change career direction and have to go back to school.

Let’s say you want to set up your own business, and you know it will take X amount of time to earn a salary.

Finally, let’s imagine that you’re dreaming of going around the world, but that to raise the money you’ll need to save for several months.

Just do it! And start today!

Because you haven’t been told enough, so I’m going to do it now: “All things worthwhile take time!”

Take that time. Be patient and persistent.

You’re worth it, your life is worth it.

Indeed, do you want to go on living your life half-asleep? No! Then start now, no matter how long it takes.

Personally, when I feel my patience and perseverance are being put to the test, I listen to testimonials from people who have made their dreams come true. These people are unanimous: it took them years, sometimes 10 years and even 15 years, to realize their dreams.

And they all say: it was worth it!

4 – You need to free yourself from the fear of other people’s gaze

It’s possible that you don’t dare change your life, because you’re afraid of what other people will think, what they’ll say.

Maybe you’re afraid of disappointing certain people around you. Or you’re afraid of not being supported.

It’s normal!

And I don’t necessarily have good news for you: others won’t always understand your life plans. They won’t always be supportive or even caring.

Because other people have their own ideas about what life is, and even what your life should be.

But the good news is that you don’t need other people. You don’t need their ironclad support.

What you need most of all is to live your own life. That’s your most essential need in life.

So don’t be afraid of losing people along the way, and make the change in your life that’s so important to you.

That’s why you shouldn’t expect to be listened to, or even encouraged. You don’t need it.

5 – You’ll have to look in the mirror to motivate yourself

It’s possible that you just don’t dare, that you don’t dare realize your plans and dreams.

You don’t dare, and you tell yourself that it doesn’t matter, that your life doesn’t have to be as big and beautiful as your dreams.

And yet…

There’s a phrase that’s inspired me for several years now: “One day, your life will flash before your eyes. So make sure it’s worth living.”

Yes, one day we’re going to die, and what will we want to remember at the end, on our bed?

I think we’ll need to feel proud of ourselves, so proud! Not because we were the best, the greatest, the most loved, the richest or anything else.

But because we will have lived our lives to the full, done our best, day after day, to realize the projects we hold dear to our hearts.

Because we won’t have been afraid to change our lives.

That’s why I invite you to take a look in the mirror and ask yourself: “What do I need to do to be truly proud of myself today?”

6 – You can never change your life too late!

You may be thinking that it’s too late for you anyway, that you’re too old to chase your dreams and embark on new projects.

But it’s never too late.

So, you’re probably thinking that’s a ready-made sentence. So, let me ask you this: if a friend you love with all your heart came to you and said “I’m too old to do this”, and you knew this was something that would make him really happy, what would you say?

Would you tell him that he’s right, that it’s too late for him?

Of course I wouldn’t.

That’s why it’s now your turn to wish yourself the best, here and now, whatever your age.

Dare to change your life, dare to be happy!

Find out more:

I invite you to read these 2 complementary articles:

Discover How to live your dream life: my 10 powerful tips
Discover How to take back control of your life: my 5 powerful steps

I recommend this inspiring book:

Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed

In this collection of advice columns, Cheryl Strayed, who writes under the name “Dear Sugar”, offers profound insights into how to meet life’s challenges and make transformative changes. The book offers heartfelt wisdom, encouraging readers to face difficult truths, embrace vulnerability and embark on a journey of self-discovery, making it an invaluable guide for those seeking positive life change.

I was sad to end this book as I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
I felt like I was living some of the experiences shared by some people. I learned a lot from the advice given. I liked the stories the author told, I admired the way she advised people without telling them what to do. I was impressed by the way the author thought through and found answers that helped without being judgmental.
I highly recommend this book. It opened my eyes to questions I’d never thought of before.

Thank you very much for reading this article.

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Take care of yourself