I get it.
I’ve been there. I know how much you’re aching for freedom. You see those Instagram posts. You see people traveling the world. You see those people living a life that you can only imagine. You feel that burning desire to do something real with your life. You feel another life calling you. You want to answer the call with every fiber of your being.
But you can’t go.
You have a family and a job and responsibilities. If you were younger, perhaps, or before you made a few of your life choices. But they’ve been made, and here you are, and though you love the people in your life, you know that this isn’t meant for you. You’re supposed to be living a different life; you feel it in your soul.
So what do you do?
You take a deep breath. There is hope. Breathe deeply, and with each breath, let the worry go and remind yourself that you’ve got this.
Now…
Start anywhere.
Do something today that is out of your comfort zone.
Own your shit…as in, own who you are.
Stop making excuses.
Don’t procrastinate.
Take a vacation — even one day.
Take a walk in nature.
Throw some of your shit out.
Let go of bad relationships.
Wear whatever the hell you want.
Sing loudly.
Dance to your favorite song — no matter where you hear it.
Cook something new.
Try a new hobby.
Take a risk.
Here’s the thing…all of the magic you need to change your life is already in you. Listen to your own voice. You don’t need a bunch of money. You don’t a redo. You absolutely don’t need permission.
You think it’s too late? Too many burdens? Too many bad decisions?
Do it anyway. You might not be surfing on an exotic island, but you can love your life. You can feel alive. You can be who you want.
How?
Stop listening to everyone else, and just do it.