“Your life doesn’t get better by chance. It gets better by change.”
Isn’t it just so true that life is constantly changing? Think about where you are today and compare it to where you were 5 years ago. Things are different aren’t they?
For me, they are completely different — I live in a different place; I have a different job. Of course there are also new responsibilities, challenges, possibilities and a whole new set of goals and dreams that I have.
The one thing we know for sure is that life is going to continually change. And, what I finally realized stumbled into is that since it is inevitable that life is going to change, the best thing we can and should do is make sure we are taking advantage of that reality.
We’ve got to choose to play a very active role when it comes to creating the future we want. If we don’t and we just sit back, things have a way of “just happening”.
We are literally wasting the power we have to shape the way things play out.
The trap that is so easy to fall into (I know I fell into it over and over again) is to not spend enough time focusing on the bigger picture because you get way too sucked into everything you currently have going on. You allow the majority of your attention to be monopolized by the day-to-day.
Responsibilities
Jobs/School
Challenges
Everyday drama (dealing with conflict, managing issues that come up, relationship drama, etc.)
It’s not that these things aren’t important. They all need to be handled, resolved and dealt with. However, we’ve got to figure out a way to handle all the things we need to do without losing focus on the bigger picture. We’ve got to find a way to reserve some of our attention and energy to do those things that will allow us to create the future we want.
Easier said than done? Of course.
Create the Bigger Picture You Really Want
If we really want things to play out a certain way — if we want to accomplish those BIG things we want and Live Today Better than Yesterday, we’ve got to make sure we keep a part of our focus on growing and doing those things every single day that will actually move us in the direction of the bigger picture we want.
It’s like that great quote says –
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Will Rogers
That’s why I have committed to doing something every single day that will move me forward toward my bigger picture. And, as usual, I want you to join me. Maybe there’s been something you have always wanted, or perhaps you want to get rid of a bad habit, accomplish something big, or learn something new. Whatever the case may be, today is the day to start really taking advantage of your ability to shape and create your future. No more letting life “just happen” because you are too busy.
The Possibility of Today
1. Define what you want your future to look like. What does progress and success look like to you?
2. Handle the day-to-day things, but always keep the bigger picture top of mind. Don’t let the day just suck you in. Why are you really here? What do you just feel that you were meant to do?
3. Make a list of the things that you can literally do in the next 30 days that will move you at least one step closer to the bigger picture you really want. Commit to doing something every single day. Don’t just let time pass you by.
4. Stay Organized. It’s the only way to expand your bandwidth so you can redirect some of your attention to the bigger picture. You need a system and a great way to manage through the day. It’s essential. Check out this great system by Scott Dinsmore at Live Your Legend.
Live Today Better than Yesterday.
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Inspiring..all you have to do is follow your bliss..the big picture..your call..
How true it is — it is all about following your bliss:) Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for dropping by.
Yes! Possibility & inspiration without action and nothing happens. I love playing in possibility. And now I love taking action with passion…and I’m learning also to love my fear, because it shows me where I want to go and need to grow. Muchas gracias Sibyl!
Hey David: Thanks so much for the comment. I loved what you said about taking action with passion:) That really is what it is all about. Thanks so much for dropping by.
I’m reminded to be inner directed, not outer distracted. Thanks for this Sibyl.
Elle.
Encourage one another.
Love that Elle — inner directed, not outer distracted. Definitely words to live by. Thanks for sharing them here.
Hi Sibyl,
It is true that change is the only constant in life. If we do not manage the changes in life well, then the changes will manage us. If we do not take control of our lives, it is hard to have good fortune while avoiding misfortune.
You’re right. To manage change well, we have to see the bigger picture, we have to have goals and direction. Otherwise we will not make the best choices when it comes to change.
You have make some great points about creating the bigger picture and managing change. I just want to add that we should have a plan to reach our goals and to plan for as many possible outcomes as we can. Thus if something does not turn out the way we hope, we have a counter measure to deal with it.
Thank you for sharing this lovely article!
Irving the Vizier
Hey Irving: Always great to see you here and thanks for the comment. I am a big fan of change and think you make a good point about managing change. I am so glad that you enjoyed the article and thanks again for dropping by. I really appreciate it.
It is truly a blessing to have an unknown person speaking and encouraging life…
I enjoy reading your post, they are heartfelt and welcomed.
Thank you.
Thank you Pat for the kind words and taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate the feedback and am so glad you dropped by.
i agree if we want to change our life we need to do something.
So true Sara — it all begins with deciding to make some changes and then using every single day to move in the direction you want to go:) Thanks for the comment and thanks for stopping by.
I love this. This is so inspiring and useful
Nice piece of writing
Yeah:) So glad Sylvia. Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me know.