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Feeling Lost? 3 Tips to Get You Headed in the Direction You Want to Go

When you’re feeling lost and without direction in life, it’s helpful to ask questions to assess your life and then change what isn’t working for you any longer. Here are three life lessons that will have the biggest impact in helping you create more joy in these lost areas of your life.

There are times when the path ahead feels clear. You know what you’re working toward, why it matters, and what your next step needs to be. And then there are times when you’re feeling lost.

Nothing may be obviously wrong. Your career may be going well. Your relationships may look fine from the outside. You’re meeting your responsibilities and accomplishing the things you set out to do.

Yet something inside you whispers, This isn't working for me anymore.

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Don’t Let Fear Stop You from Fully Enjoying a Rich and Satisfying Life

Fear is information, not instruction.Fear is a part of being human. It can protect us and help us pay attention to what matters. Or it can become a powerful force that keeps us from moving toward the life we want.

Think about someone you consider fearless. Maybe she speaks confidently in front of a room full of people, travels somewhere unfamiliar, starts a new business, leaves a relationship that isn't healthy, or allows herself to be vulnerable with the people she loves. The thing is…she has fears, too. The difference is she’s embraced the advice, “Don’t let fear stop you”. She’s learned that feeling afraid doesn't necessarily mean “stop”.

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The Forgotten Wisdom About How To Take Care Of Yourself Through Life Transitions

One of the most important ways to take care of yourself is by learning to stay connected to your inner self while life changes around you.When most people talk about “how to take care of yourself”, the advice usually centers on getting more sleep, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and making time to relax.

These practices certainly support your well-being, but there's a key aspect that often goes unnoticed. One of the most important ways to take care of yourself is by learning to stay connected to your inner self while life changes around you.

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Use Your Time Wisely…Does This Really Mean What You Think It Does?

What if summer wasn't inviting you to accomplish more? What if it was inviting you to notice what no longer belongs? Could that possibly be the best way to use your time wisely?Summer has a way of creating possibility. Typically, the calendar isn’t so packed. Evenings stretch a little longer. We imagine this is finally the time to tackle everything we've been postponing. After all, you want to use your time wisely, and that means accomplishing something like:

  • Creating a new online course
  • Organizing your office
  • Bringing a new business idea to life
  • Writing the book
  • Adopting a healthier routine
  • Reading the stack of books waiting on the nightstand

For women who are driven and deeply committed to living meaningful lives, free time can quickly become another project to manage. Without realizing it, we carry an invisible list of who we think we should become if only we had enough time.

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