Tag: Be Proactive

Focus on You

“We cannot, after all, judge a biography by its length, by the number of pages in it; we must judge by the richness of the contents…Sometimes the ‘unfinisheds’ are among the most beautiful symphonies.”

― Viktor E. Frankl, The Doctor and the Soul

        Don’t measure your life against someone else’s. No two stories are the same, just like no two paths are the same. Each of us must travel down our own unique path. For some it may be a long winding path, while for others it may be a a short, narrow path. And each of our journeys are simply different, not easier or harder. So, focus not on how great your neighbor’s life appears to be from the outside, but rather focus on creating your own best seller.

Choices

“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them”

― Denis Waitley

         If you’re unhappy with your situation or with the world, then either accept the way things are or work to change your circumstances. Will it be easy? No, but sitting around and complaining about the unfairness of life accomplishes nothing aside from making you more miserable.

Do Something

“I said “Somebody should do something about that.” Then I realized I am somebody.”

― Lily Tomlin

          Don’t sit around complaining about the unfairness of life and that someone else should fix what is wrong and broken in this world. If you see a problem, then get up and do something about it. If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem. As Gandhi so wisely said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Keep it Moving

“The past can teach us, nurture us, but it cannot sustain us. The essence of life is change, and we must move ever forward or the soul will wither and die.”

― Susanna Kearsley

       You must learn to let go of the past so that you may embrace the present. It is important to learn and grow from the past, but don’t confuse this with allowing yourself to become stuck and stagnant. Use the past as a stepping stone onward to greater things. The key is to never stop moving forward.

Take Action

Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they’re made for you, but you can’t avoid them.”

― Mhairi McFarlane, You Had Me At Hello

    Change doesn’t happen by sitting on the sidelines. No, progress happens when you engage in life, take action and make choices. So, if you want more out of life, then you have to actively go after it and fight like hell for it.

Make the Most of Life

“I believe that I am not responsible for the meaningfulness or meaninglessness of life, but that I am responsible for what I do with the life I’ve got.”

― Hermann Hesse

    You and you alone decide the meaning of life. You can choose to squander and waste what time you have been given. Or, you can choose to take every opportunity- good and bad – and make the most of every breath you take. The choice is yours…

One Step

“It’s never too late to change your life for the better. You don’t have to take huge steps to change your life. Making even the smallest changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your life.”

― Roy T. Bennett

        At any point in your life you have the power to say this isn’t how my story will end. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, start taking steps today to change it. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but change will never happen by doing nothing. So, make the choice today to take charge of your life and begin taking steps to create a life you love.

Take the Chance

“In case you never get a second chance: don’t be afraid! And what if you do get a second chance? You take it!”

― C. JoyBell C.

     Live life courageously. Don’t be afraid to take chances and most importantly, don’t hold back. Embrace everything life has to offer and don’t be afraid to leap with both feet. Treat each moment as if it’s your last for tomorrow is not promised.

Rebuild Those Plans

“When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.”

― Napoleon Hill

        Defeat does not mean game over. It doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel and give up your dream. Defeat only means that your plans weren’t sound and so you need to go back to the drawing board, regroup and rebuild those plans. And then go after your goals once more with a firmer set of plans meant to survive the roughest weather.

This Life

“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the power to make your life happy.”

― Susan Polis Schutz

        This life is what you choose to make of it. You can choose to fully embrace all that life has to offer – both good and bad – and learn what it means to live life to the fullest. Or, you can choose to go through life with a chip on your shoulder because you feel you’ve been dealt a bad hand. Ultimately, you decide the quality and value of your life.