What's in Your Shopping Cart of Life?
Transform Your Life by Consciously Choosing What Belongs in Your Cart
What's in Your Shopping Cart of Life?
What are you putting in your shopping cart of life? Are you choosing healthy lifestyle habits that nourish you, or are you filling it with unhealthy relationships and destructive habits? The second choice was how I lived much of my life-trapped by failure, rejection, and abandonment.
Your Mantra
Today, I assess where I am in life, what is good for me, my family, and my career, and what is holding me back-even if I don't want to let it go. I have reached the point where I am willing to take whatever steps are necessary to fill my cart to overflowing with joy, abundance, positive relationships, and the fulfillment of my God-given purpose.
There is no longer room in my life's cart for the junk food in the middle aisles. Figuratively, as well as literally, I am choosing what makes me glow, grow, and go in a rewarding new direction.
Just as reading food labels helps steer you away from unhealthy foods and drinks, putting clear labels on your habits and relationships can guide you toward choices that nourish you and give you the strength and endurance to rise, thrive, heal your scars, and learn "brain jiu-jitsu" to take down and neutralize the obstacles-the junk food aisles-in your path as you create your beautiful new brand.
We can get into the habit of labeling behaviors and patterns, but never label yourself with anything negative or defeating. Instead, speak the truth found in Proverbs:
"I am a capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman, and my value is far beyond rubies and pearls."
Because it is true.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Do the feelings and habits I'm holding onto serve any worthwhile purpose for me, my family, or my career?
- Do they help me move toward my goals, or do they keep me stuck in an unhappy comfort zone?
- Do they work in my favor in any way? Why or why not?
If your emotions, thoughts, self-talk, or life choices-including relationships, jobs, or activities-are not helping you transform and move forward, move them to the dumpster and reach for the "good choices" you truly deserve.
I never felt deserving of anything good. Because of that, I spent much of my life collecting scars, trauma, and even more reasons to believe I was worthless. It is amazing to realize that when you ask God to order your steps and allow you to see yourself through His eyes, new opportunities begin to appear before you.
What steps can you take today to improve your life?
Begin with small, intentional actions, one at a time, to move your mind and heart in a new direction. They can be as simple as learning new job skills, developing healthier behaviors and patterns, discovering a new hobby on YouTube, treating yourself to a makeover, or joining an organization where you can contribute your valuable knowledge and life experiences-which are far greater than you may realize.
Explore online communities that challenge your thinking and inspire you to grow. I'm still doing that myself.
Let's sing, dance, and ride the roller coaster of life in high gear. Choose to live life to the fullest.
As Jim Rohn wisely said:
"We cannot change our lives overnight, but we can change our direction overnight."
Start now, right where you are, and continue creating a brand-new ending to the story of your life.
Rita Rocker
International Author, Professional Speaker, and Founder of Have Value Rapid Results
Email: rita@soaringhigher.rocks
