Solution Lady: Stuck in the Past? Get Unstuck

    Change is inevitable. It will happen. You have no control over it. You have control over the decisions that you have to make or feel inspired to make and the change that occurs as a result will transpire, no matter what. Sometimes, these changes will not be what you want them to be and sometimes they are exactly what the Big Guy ordered just for you. Simply stated, it's exactly what is intended to happen in your life.

Without change there is no disruption. Without disruption and a willingness to go with the flow, there is no learning, no growth and no change. Yes, we want to hang on to things forever. I know that. I’ve lived it, struggled with letting go every now and then, but think about it this way. If God had intended to have us live a simple uninterrupted life, he would not have created seasons, love, hurt, pain and joy. Without these there are no opportunities to discover and rediscover a part of you that you never thought existed.

To begin your journey, follow these simple steps.

1. Wake up every morning with a willingness to change …
Read daily affirmations and inspirational sayings, visualize a great day using all of your senses, do some stretches, do something/anything that will move you to a greater sense of well-being.  

2. Design your perfect life by paying attention to all that you love; all that you’re drawn to, all that you’re inspired by.
Think of every aspect of your life and write positive affirmations in each of these areas.  

3. Read your list of affirmations every month to review, revise or redo.  

4. Get rid of people, places and things that suck you dry or that aren’t positive influences for you.  

5. Establish a routine and follow it.
And if you think routines aren’t that important try going without one for a week and see how you feel.

Linda G. Robert M.A., M.Ed., is known as The Solution Lady for personal, self-care, wellness and life solutions. She's worked in the mental health field and education field for several years as well as in law enforcement. Find out more about her at www.lindarobert.ca. Check out her newest booklet at http://www.myarticles.thesolutionlady.com/index.html.