It took me 35 years to understand the true concept of choice. I had no idea I could choose what I wanted in life - I let others do it for me - so I didn't have to make decisions the could possibly lead to failure. And that all changed with one simple mindset shift... and one very helpful audio book!
That all changed in 2017 when I was recommended a book. It sounded okay, so I thought I’d download the audio version (which happened to be my first ever audio book!). A few weeks later I got around to starting it and BOOM, the first chapter was a massive slap in the face of reality. Like, WOW, I’d seriously never heard someone speak so brutally honest and give me the kick up the pants I needed.
Simply life-changing
This was the start of my personal growth journey and transformation from overwhelmed and unfulfilled mumma, to positive and thriving business woman & mentor.
“There is only one person responsible for the quality of the life you live & that person is you!” – Jack Canfield, The Success Principles.
Have you read it? While it was super confronting to listen to, Jack was speaking directly to me. I knew it was time to step up and start taking responsibility for my life. No more blaming the world, blaming people around me, blaming the weather and whatever else I could, for not being satisfied in life. To be honest, I was so frustrated, overwhelmed and just plain cranky at life. It was time for change – but where do you start?
It all starts with positive habits
I listened to the whole book (and have since listened to it another 4 times!) and one area that stood out for me focused on habits and behaviours. I was just “winging it" every day. I had no regular positive habits or direction. Jack had made it extremely clear in the book: If I wanted different results in my life, I had to change my daily habits.
So, I started to write out positive affirmations and stuck them around the house. I also started listening to 30 minutes of personal development every day, and I invested time in ME – for the first time in my life. Once you understand the power of CHOICE, there is no going back.
Acknowledging that you’re not happy in life is the first BIG step towards change. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming either, just start small. My biggest tip would be surrounding yourself with positive people – online or offline - who encourage you, provide helpful support and believe in the power of self development.
And remember…
“Choice is the most powerful tool you have!”. If you're feeling trapped in your own life, and not sure where to start making better choices, go and download my FREE ebook and reach out for a chat anytime.
Jodie Spinks is the founder of “Giving You Choice" and is also a successful online business owner, mentor & choice expert. With over four years' experience in the online business space, she's transformed her life from overwhelmed and unfulfilled, to positive and thriving. And all of this has been achieved, simply by prioritising a growth mindset, daily personal development and linking arms with an empowering online hub of driven women in her group “Women’s Wealth Warriors”. Jodie’s passion is educating & supporting busy, ambitious women to build an income online using clear personal branding and a simple proven business growth system. If you're ready to go from #unfulfilled2thriving you're in the right place!
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