Are you happy with the general direction of your life, or does it sometimes feel as though something is missing? Perhaps you have some bad habits that you would like to give up, or otherwise worry that you might be traveling on the wrong path?

Each Person has the Power to Change

The good news is that if you want something more from life, you have the power to alter your course and shape your destiny! Simply making the decision to act is often the hardest part of quantum jumping past obstacles and changing your life for the better.

The following is a list of steps that you can take to break free of the negative routines and thought patterns that are holding you back from having the full, abundant life that you truly want and deserve.

Strengthen Your Spirit

There are times when most of us feel stuck holding on to painful memories and limiting, or otherwise false, beliefs about ourselves and others. We are unable to move forward because we are stuck in the past, crippled by doubts, insecurities and poor self-esteem. One way to break free from this negative mindset is to work on developing your faith.

You can boost your faith by building your relationships and increasing the bond that you have with others, including the Creator. Joining a community of fellow believers that hold similar beliefs and values to your own, such as a Christian church if that is your personal preference, is a powerful way to grow your faith. Not only will this act help you to learn more about the practices of your faith, it will also help you to develop a system of personal support to encourage you when negative thoughts and temptations cross your mind.

There are, however, other faiths and belief systems that can help you to strengthen your spirit, and a number of different religious institutions that can help you learn more about a particular belief while helping you to connect with others.

Strengthen Your Body

Many times, our negative beliefs about ourselves stem from habits that can really take a toll on our physical bodies and effect our overall health and well-being. Whether you need to lose a few pounds, or, have fallen into a more destructive pattern, such as an addiction, making an effort to live a healthier lifestyle, get in shape and break free from practices that harm you will improve both your attitude and physical appearance.

Cut back on unhealthy foods and empty calories and fill up on nutritious, natural foods as part of a healthy, balanced diet. While you might join a gym to help you firm and tone your muscles, even simple exercises such as walking can help you to burn calories and condition your body.

According to the results of research on beneficial habits and positive life outcomes, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, exercises such as yoga, tai-chi and even meditation can strengthen your self-control and make it easier to achieve goals such as losing weight and breaking bad habits.

There are a number of theories about why meditation and other practices work, but many believe it is because they strengthen the connections between the mind, body and spirit. Not only does this help practitioners strengthen their resolve and willpower, it helps users relax more easily, become more resistant to the effects of stress and more able to resist the temptation to slide back into old habits.

If, however, you feel truly trapped in a destructive, addictive cycle, don’t be afraid to seek additional help via group therapy, counseling, or even professional addiction treatment.

Strengthen Your Mind

Another way to bring about positive change in your life is to boost your mental processes. You can do this by embracing new ways of thinking about things and doing things. Be open to new experiences and continual learning to boost your brainpower and creativity. Take the time to learn a new skill, such as a new language, pick up a new hobby or take a trip to somewhere that is completely foreign to your usual preferences when making your travel plans.

Often times the act of doing something completely different is all that it takes to find the passion and excitement that have been missing from your life. It can also give you the energy that you need to invent new things, find the answers to old problems and to take additional steps to change other areas of your life!

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