Here’s the thing: We are here which is appropriate to change. That’s kind of the whole point of life and it’s the only constant in life. However, we often resist change. You sent it again. Fear and ignore and say we want everything to stay the same.
We cling to people and places and versions of ourselves that we can literally feel slipping through our fingers. But instead of giving up these things, we try to hold on to them even more. We make excuses, we hunt for loopholes, we do an incredible amount of mental exercise by trying to make situations or relationships or habits that no longer work fit into our lives.
We often do this because we are comfortable with our current circumstances. (Or perhaps a better word is complacency.) Whatever the reason, holding on to things that are no longer meant for us will only increase our suffering, let alone let go of the inevitable. Because things the will change, whether we like it or not, and we can learn to ride the changing tide or keep swimming against its current until we are completely exhausted and have no choice but to let go.
Yes, sometimes, it can be hard to know when we are on the verge of a change. So, here are six strong signs that you are moving past your current life chapter.
1. You are worried.
Your anxiety is off the charts lately, but not because of anything really worrying. Rather, the things that make you anxious are aspects of your daily life and routine. Everything is starting to feel stiff and boring, and you long to escape the monotony. But you are not sure what step to take next.
2. You have trouble sleeping.
Because the dreams of your life he can alive they keep you at night. Those inkings in the back of your mind are getting louder and more persistent, encouraging you to do more, do better, do something different.
3. You’ve been needing more alone time than usual.
You have been feeling completely cut off from your family and friends. You can’t explain why, but you have this constant desire to be alone so you can reflect and figure out why you feel so stuck.
4. Your normal coping mechanisms are no longer cutting it.
For example, staying out until 2 AM or throwing yourself into work or taking care of your friends’ problems doesn’t bother you the way it used to. Because the truth of the matter is that you are sick of dealing with them; he wants to heal.
5. What you used to find fun now feels forced.
You are just counting the minutes until you can go home when you are out again. You feel empty and unmotivated by your surroundings and company. You are doing things that you think you “should” enjoy because these are the things that you have historically enjoyed.
6. If you are honest with yourself, you don’t really like who you are.
You know deep down that the way you are living is not in line with the person you want and are meant to be. You understand that you cannot continue on the path you are on.
And while you may not know what’s next, that doesn’t mean you can’t at least start changing directions. After all, when you read a book, you are not sure what will happen from one chapter to the next. But that doesn’t stop you from continuing to read the story.
The choice is yours. Stay tuned (or turn the page).
