People wait in different ways

People wait in different ways. Some are passive. Others are active. These two approaches are as different as the results they yield.

Be clear about the essential intent

We can’t know what obstacles to remove until we are clear on the desired outcome. When we don’t know what we’re really trying to achieve, all change is arbitrary. So ask yourself, “How will we know when we are done?”

If you'd like to do something bold with...

If you'd like to do something bold with your life, you will have to choose to do something bold on a specific day. There is no perfect day. There is no right time. For the trajectory to change, there has to be one day when you simply make the choice.

Keep your mind peaceful

Relaxation techniques and mind-body activities such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can help you relax, focus, and develop new perspectives. Like exercise, mind-body activities have been shown to have immediate benefits.

Change what you can and accept what you can’t

You can’t change all the stressors in the world. However, so sometimes the best way to cope with stress is by accepting the situation as it is, instead of trying to control what you can’t and adding more stress to your life.

Avoid the stressors

Running away completely will not help, but taking a break can. Sometimes you just need some space away from the stressor, whether it’s physical or mental space. Allow yourself to do something else first and then return to it.

Identify what stresses you out

Stress can be caused by more than just obvious things such as new demands at work or dealing with a health issue. Many of the sources of stress lie within our own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors, so it’s important to look inward as well.