How can I change my life?

6 realistic ways to change your life

Most people want to change something about their life. Whether it's a big life change or some gentle tweaking this will provide some useful help.

‘How can I change my life’ could mean almost anything. No matter how you phrase the question, the simple answer should always be the same:

Q. How can I change my life to be happy?      Ans. Take action.
Q. How can I change my life to be richer?       Ans. Take action.
Q. How can I change my life a lot?                  Ans. Take action.
Q. How can I change my life a little?                Ans. Take action.

Any article, self help guide, professional helper or well meaning friend who attempts to address the ‘how can I change my life’ question, should always give a version of the same advice; ‘do something’.

Here are some simple steps that will help you change your life.

How can I change my life now?

Depending on the enormity of the changes you wish to make, you may find you need some help eventually. But the good news for anyone who wants to know how to change their life now, is that starting can be easy and fun.

How can I change my life, step 1 : Change your face!

Smile through your first ‘ How can I change my life’ day. Not in a wild scary way, just a simple smile at everyone you meet or talk to will do. By consciously making sure you smile at everyone, you will also make sure you connect with them…and people’s responses to you will change. Action causes a reaction, and your "how can I change my life" quest has begun.

How can I change my life, step 2: Get moving!

If you’d enjoy two hours at the gym each morning or a daily run that’s fine. If however, exercise goes on the same mental list as taking the bins out, you’ll probably need a more gentle start. Daily half hour walks are good, playing squash or tennis with friends or going for a swim are great….and anything in between would probably be a big improvement. Exercise relieves stress and creates energy. If you’re moaning in protest, remember, this ‘how can I change my life’ thing was your idea.

How to change my life, step 3: Help !

Helping some-one increases self esteem and makes us feel effective. Whether it’s shopping for an elderly neighbour, or taking a colleague under your wing, the affect will be the same and "how can I change my life" won’t seem like such a hard question.

How to change my life, step 4: Make a list!

List your goals, what do you want to change and by when? Work out what steps you need to take in order to reach your goal. If your changes are reasonably straightforward; move house, seek promotion, makeover your wardrobe, you may find that "How to change my life" steps 1-4 are all you need.

How to change my life, step 5: Call for reinforcements!

You’ve made a great start, but there’s only so much you can do alone. If you are working towards making and maintaining a major life change,….or coping with a difficult situation thats life changing, then you may need some professional help and Life Coaching. You’ve already taken charge of the situation…now call in the help you need.

How to change my life. step 6: Don't give up.

The chances are you're life changes wont be all plain sailing. It's tempting to give up at the first or even second or third hurdle. Just remember, don't. Most people give up just when they are about to cross the finishing line, don't let yourself be one of those.

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