{"id":12446,"date":"2023-06-29T13:02:30","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/?p=12446"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:02:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T20:02:31","slug":"5-steps-to-decide-what-to-do-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifestyle.org\/5-steps-to-decide-what-to-do-next\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps To Decide What To Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Feeling trapped or stuck or having to start over in life can overwhelm you with fear, worry, and anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether chosen or forced, having to make a change can make you panic. It&#8217;s easier to do nothing&#8230;to stay in a familiar situation because it feels safer than the unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s one way to look at it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let me submit this perspective for your consideration: Perhaps you should lean into this change because it means things are shifting in your life. It can be a time of growth, opportunity, and even greater love and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But knowing what to do or where to begin can be scary and overwhelming. If you or someone you know is in this situation, this post is for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five steps to help you decide what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Back &amp; Evaluate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step back and give yourself a little space between yourself and the emotions of the situation to see the big picture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where are you now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How would you like things to be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you think you should do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you want to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where do you want to go with your life from here, and what will it look like when you get there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We often struggle because we don&#8217;t fully know where &#8216;there&#8217; actually is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re at a crossroads, evaluate what&#8217;s working and what isn&#8217;t and what it might take to be happier and more satisfied with your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step back to see the quality of your life and the emotional landscape of your life. You&#8217;ll have a clearer picture of where your heart is pulling you and the steps you need to take to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Brings You Joy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dig deep and do some soul-searching to understand what motivates you and brings you joy. Ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What drives me and makes me excited?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are my values, standards, and beliefs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do I stand for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do I stand against?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will I not tolerate or put up with anymore?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What contributions do I want to make to my community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s most important to me?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What skills, talents, and interests do I bring to the table?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What difference do I want to make with my life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Your Passions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you passionate about? Make a list. Have you put them on the back burner, or are they part of your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore and analyze your passions emotionally and intellectually. Try this: imagine how each passion impacts your thoughts and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Savor this step; enjoy it; take your time. Don&#8217;t worry about whys, could&#8217;ves, would&#8217;ves, should&#8217;ves, or regrets like shouldn&#8217;t haves; in other words, don&#8217;t be overly analytical.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect more with your subconscious &#8211; with your inner self &#8211; to discover what resonates with you and your&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterup.com\/blog\/does-your-work-match-your-personal-values\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core values<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, consider positions at industry-leading businesses if you value innovation and technology. On the other hand, if you value family culture more, consider a job at a small family-owned organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improve: Learn New Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how many excellent skills you already have, learning something new is always nice and a great plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some of your interests? What do you think you might enjoy learning? Then, look for places in your community or online to take classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, consider applying to an art program if you want to learn more about graphic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if interested in gardening, apply for a job at a garden center, park, or arboretum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever you pursue, set short-term goals following the SMART framework. This framework ensures that your goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Please Let Go of &#8220;But What If It Turns Out Worse&#8221; Thinking&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Change is scary because we don&#8217;t know what to expect from our decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea that &#8220;I&#8217;m not happy now, but it could be worse&#8221; is disempowering thinking that keeps you stuck, low, and minimized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fear-filled thinking paralyzes you in a state of inaction and apprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, trust yourself&#8230;have confidence in yourself and let go of that kind of thinking, at least for a few seconds, and ask: &#8220;Sure, it could be worse, BUT isn&#8217;t it possible it could be better, too, maybe a LOT better? In fact, what would it look like, and how would it feel if things were better?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things getting worse is an option. But things getting better is an option too! In fact, there&#8217;s a chance that things might get worse before they get better because you&#8217;re learning and growing into a new way of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can live in fear and worry about things getting worse if you make a change, or you can live in hope and imagine things getting better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact of the matter is that you pay the price for doing nothing and staying where you are, and you pay the price for deciding to make a change and moving forward; both decisions will cost you, but one is more expensive; it&#8217;s up to you to decide which one costs more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest thing to do is to do nothing&#8230; but, in the end, how easy will it really be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself a positive outlook and the possibility of a bright, optimistic future. Let go of fear and worry for a few minutes to imagine what your life could be like. 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