Do you ever feel like the days keep flying by, yet you never make any real progress, even though you’re constantly busy?
If there’s a nagging voice inside telling you that you’re not really living, just existing, you’re likely focusing on the wrong things.
You’re moving through the motions, chasing things that don’t matter, and waiting for something to change.
But here’s the hard truth: There are certain things you’re doing that are quietly stealing your time, energy, and potential. And unless you confront them, you’ll wake up one day wondering where your life went.
If you want your life to change, YOU have to make that change, and in this article, I’ll show you how.
Here are 4 powerful shifts that completely changed the course of my life, and can do the same for you!
1. The Right Time Never Comes—So Stop Waiting
We all tell ourselves the same lie: “I’ll start when I’m ready, when I have more money, when I feel more confident, etc.”
Yet, have you noticed that moment never seems to arrive?
Think about it; you’ve probably been making excuses like this for many years. And if the ‘perfect time’ hasn’t come by now, doesn’t that show that it never will?
Moreover, the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to take action.
I know this first hand.
I spent years waiting for the perfect time before making the changes I desperately needed. I imagined some future version of myself would feel more prepared, more courageous, more… ready.
But that future self never arrived, and I realized I had wasted years of my life.
So, instead of waiting for the impossible, take action.
My free Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life workbook can help if you’re unsure how to start. It’s designed to help you break free from your limiting beliefs and create the life you truly want.
2. Hard Work Is Not the Same as Progress
Society teaches us that the key to success is to hustle, to grind, and to work harder.
So that’s what we do. We sacrifice time with our loved ones, push our hobbies aside, and fill our calendars with tasks we believe will bring success.
But sooner or later, we realize this method isn’t working. Instead of having the job title or bank balance we desire, we have exhaustion, burnout, and neglected relationships.
If this hits home, know that it’s not just you; it’s most of us.
According to statistics from Gallup, nearly 80% of us feel disengaged from our work. In other words, most people are spending their time and energy on things they don’t care about.
And here’s the truth: Hard work in the wrong direction is just another form of self-sabotage.
So, are you working hard on the right things? Or are you climbing a ladder that’s leaning against the wrong wall?
3. The People Around You Shape Your Future
Most people don’t realize how much we absorb from those around us; Their fears, limiting beliefs, and financial attitudes, to name a few things.
If you’re constantly surrounded by people who play it safe, think small, and settle for less, guess what?
You’ll do the same!
I’m not saying this to shame anyone. In fact, I did this for many years and didn’t realize its effects until I changed my circle.
Research backs this up. Dr. David McClelland from Harvard found that your peer group influences 95-99% of your success and happiness, including your habits, mindset, and income.
This suggests that if you start spending time with people who think big, challenge themselves, and believe they are worthy of success, you’ll start thinking in the same way.
4. The Biggest Risk Is Regret
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”
I’m sure you’ve heard this quote before.
We all know that happiness and success lie on the other side of risk. Yet we can’t help but stay in the same job, same relationship, and same routine.
Our brains are wired to seek familiarity to avoid failure. But while our brains might like playing it safe, avoiding change only leads to regret.
Think about it. We play it safe to avoid the pain of failure. But when we look back on our lives and all the opportunities we didn’t take, we are met with regret. And let me tell you, regret is 10 times more painful than failure!
Science backs this up. Cornell researchers found that our biggest regrets stem from our failure to live up to our ideal selves.
That’s right. We don’t regret the risks we took or the failures we experienced, but the chances we didn’t take.
Final Thoughts
Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready, and the perfect time doesn’t exist. You must be brave enough to take action before you feel ready.
If you don’t want to wake up one day wondering where your life went, watch the full video episode on YouTube for deeper insights into these 4 brutal lessons.
Which of these four truths hit home the most for you?
Let me know in the comments below!
Resources:
- My Free Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life workbook: https://drkimfoster.com/mindset
- My Goal-Setting Planner – The WellPlanned Method™
- My Free Class for Health Coaches: How To Build A 6-Figure Health Coaching Business Using One Signature Program
- Dr. Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimfoster/
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