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It is completely possible to change the direction of your life at any given time. One of the most important parts of transforming your life is figuring out where you want to go and how you want to get there. Sometimes this process is easy, and sometimes it is difficult. Sometimes you don't even know where to start. A few helpful questions could be: What makes me feel happy and alive? What do I wish I could do more of? What opportunities and resources are available to me? Where can I find more opportunities and resources that are available to me? The Changing Booth offers a variety of opportunities that may inspire you to try something new or go in a different direction. It is rarely a waste of time being brave and trying something YOU want to try (if it's not apparently bad for you). It is your life, after all. Once you know where you want to go and what opportunities you will be pursuing, work through the following steps: Develop a strategic plan, altering habits gradually while learning new skills. Surround yourself with supportive influences and practice self-care consistently. Embrace discomfort and change, persisting through setbacks with patience. Regularly assess progress, adjusting goals as needed. Start small, maintaining commitment, and seeking guidance if necessary. Transformation requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zones. We are all capable of this - all it takes is action. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

There is a reason why you're not doing what you said you were going to do. Identify it, find a way around it, and then go past it. The question of 'How to overcome procrastination?' can actually be reframed as 'How do I show up for myself?' The first step is cultivating self-compassion to understand the 'why' behind your procrastination. We recommend starting with this self-compassion test to assess your current situation. Once you are aware (and perhaps a bit kinder to yourself), there are several techniques and resources you can use to: Recognize triggers Set achievable goals Break tasks into smaller steps Manage your time with techniques such as the Pomodoro method Establishing a clear routine, eliminating distractions, and creating deadlines can help build momentum. Asking for help from those who can support you and hold you accountable is also key to not feeling alone and disconnected from your goals. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice. Users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

Discovering your purpose involves self-reflection in combination with discovery. It is near impossible to sit down and map out your passions, strengths and values on a piece of paper without context. So how do you gain context? By doing things. Do things that bring you joy, fulfillment and a sense of meaning. Don't know where to start? Try one of our activities or things to do. When you have new experiences, you get a better sense of what you like and dislike, what you want, need, value and crave. If you are doing something completely new, check in with yourself after some time - perhaps after an hour, a week or a month. Does it feel fun, satisfying, enjoyable or meaningful? If it does, you are probably on the right track. If it doesn't, try something else. Many times we get defeated when something isn't for us. It's ok to be sad and disappointed for a while, but it's also key to embrace that you now know something about yourself that you didn't know before. Use that self-knowledge and experience to fuel your next endeavor. The more experiences you have in life, the more dots you have to connect when figuring out your purpose. It might take a long time, but you have your whole life to do it. DO, FEEL, THINK, ADJUST, and DO AGAIN is the solution. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

Short answer: take care of yourself, inside and out. No one else lives in your body, mind or soul but you. You are the one who has to take care of yourself. Some general suggestions: practicing mindfulness (being in the moment) deep breathing exercises meditation (just being) regular exercise (move more) sufficient sleep balanced diet finding time for your thoughts organizing tasks to feel less overwhelmed setting expectations that are based in reality Some specific suggestions: doing things that YOU enjoy doing things that relaxes YOU doing things YOU are proud of spending time with people YOU like talking to people YOU trust seeking help when YOU need it staying open to possibilities in YOUR life being compassionate to YOURSELF For tips and ideas on what kind of activities that might appeal to you, browse our selection of things to do. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

Congratulations! By even considering this question, you are on your way towards action. All you need now is: An idea (check out our things to do on The Changing Booth) A plan Courage Accountability (do what you said you were going to do) Self-compassion (be kind to yourself) The Changing Booth can help you with each and every step through our content and community. Sign up to join our community of Doers here. Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and considering to do something new. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

Try a new online activity like a course, a free assessment, a volunteering opportunity or something completely different. The Changing Booth offers a wide range of thing to do online, right now: Courses and certifications Travel Competition Volunteering Assessment Program Events Retreats Shadowing Community Education Exhibitions Browse the Changing Booth for more ideas. Choose something that appeals to you. If you like it, continue. If you don't, try something else. Have fun! The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.

The best source of self-confidence is being proud of yourself. For example, You did what you said you were going to do You did something that required courage You took a step towards following your dream You were kind towards yourself and others in a tough moment You took good care of yourself You picked yourself up and tried again Regardless of the result, you know for a fact that "you did something". You actually did it. Celebrate it and feel good about yourself! No matter if your "I did it" list is long or short, adding to it will boost your self-confidence little by little. And before you know it, you have a string of experiences that prove that you are courageous, resilient, healthy, action-driven - regardless of your external accomplishments. Live your life in a way that makes you proud of yourself. The information provided in this FAQ section is for general guidance and informational purposes only; it does not constitute professional advice, and users should consult appropriate experts or professionals for specific inquiries or concerns.