Last month, I invited you to address the “why” behind a desire in your life to achieve more authentic success. If you want a refresh, click here. As you have sprung into action in your life, what have you noticed? Inspired action can be so full of energy that it is easy to lose focus and feel a bit scattered. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, try taking a step back to achieve the success you want in your life. Stepping back allows you to see everything in a new perspective and let go of what is no longer working.
A friend of mine recently started dating again. She met a man that she truly connected with and the relationship began to move very quickly. Before her return to dating, she took the time do to a lot of personal growth work. In time, she was ready to open her heart and knew that if she stayed true to herself throughout the relationship, she had nothing to lose.
As time went on and the relationship progressed, she realized that this man was not a man she was compatible with. While she enjoyed their time together, they had a difficult time communicating, thus not allowing the relationship to truly deepen. The relationship ended very quickly, to her surprise, and without any kind of conversation. She was ok with moving on, but disappointed that there wasn’t any communication to help her close the chapter to the relationship. She asked me, “How do I find peace when there is no closure?”
Whether you are in a relationship that has ended, in a disagreement with a friend, or just simply at a fork in the road, there are times in life when we must take the time to pull back and reflect on our lives to move forward. This time out will help you reflect on what did or did not work, take note of what you would do differently in the future and congratulate yourself for the success that you achieved. Life is a process of learning, and loving. Renew yourself by going on a long walk, taking a weekend to yourself with activities that soothe your soul, or treating yourself to a massage. It’s through taking the time to step back, reflect, and love yourself even more, that you will find that peace to let go and move forward. Gaining clarity on where you are to where you want to go is key to achieve success in any area of your life.
Where will you take a time out to gain a new perspective and move forward?
