Change What Isn’t Working

Change What Isn’t Working by [Madisyn Taylor]( If we don't change what isn't working in our lives, we will continually have the same day over and over again. We have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make sweeping changes before even understanding what the problem is. Other people fear change, so they live with the uncomfortable awareness that something needs to shift but won't do anything about it. Between these two extreme responses lies a middle way that can help us powerfully and gracefully change what isn't working in our lives. The first step is remembering that your life is made up of parts that belong to an interconnected whole. Changing one thing can change everything. Because of this, small changes often have a big effect. Sometimes much bigger changes are necessary, but the only way to know for sure is to take the time to really understand the problem. Examine your life as an entirety--your work, your relationships, where you live--and determine what specifically is not functioning the way you would like. Once you have figured out the problem, write it down on a piece of paper. For example, "I am not happy with my relationship" or "I don't like my apartment." The next step is to figure out the adjustment you would like to make and how you can go about making this change. If you are unhappy with your relationship because you spend too much or not enough time with your partner, you may want to discuss this problem with them and come up with a compromise. On the other hand, if you realize your relationship is not working to such a degree that it needs to end, begin working through that process. Writing down the truth can be a powerful catalyst for change. The key to making changes that work is to accept the necessity of change as part of life. As we change, we may find it necessary to fine-tune our relationships, work, and living situations. Our lives are living, breathing entities that reflect our dynamic selves. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Personal Rituals for Sacred Healing]( by Madisyn Taylor As our culture becomes increasingly detached from community and nature, we have fallen out of touch with the sacredness of our lives. People are busy, distracted, late and stressed out. This is why stopping to take a breath and making the ordinary beautiful and meaningful is important. Incorporating rituals into our lives can help us to make each moment count. Everything you do can be elevated to ritual status; it's about being present in the task you are doing. Ritual can be created for personal celebrations as well as cosmic events like the change of seasons and full moons. These are wonderful opportunities to actually create your own ceremony that is performed seasonally or yearly either alone or with friends and family. What makes it ritual is your intent to make it special and to be with it in the present moment. In this beautiful course from DailyOM co-founder Madisyn Taylor, you will learn simple yet profound rituals you can incorporate into your daily life that will enhance your experience greatly. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 2. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 3. [21 Day Beginner Yoga]( 4. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( 5. [21 Day Booty Core]( 6. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( 7. [Release Yourself from Family Karma]( 8. [21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals]( 9. [Break the Grip of Past Lovers]( 10. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]