22 November 2022

Life is meant to be full of challenges with twists, bumps and turns that sometimes you cannot control. It is sent to test you, teach you, or make you learn new things from mistakes that are made along the way. But what if life is not challenging you or making you grow along the way? Being stuck in a rut in life like this simply means that it is time to challenge that which you are a part of or that which surrounds you daily and make life more meaningful.

An undisclosed article was recently posted that stated this: to feel fulfilled, you need to experience these three things:

1.    You must be doing something which challenges you.

2.    You must feel interested in the things you do.

3.    There needs to be some reward for doing these things.

The problem with most people is they don't experience all three of these at the same time. When you get stuck in the status quo, you frequently are no longer being challenged. Things might be somewhat interesting, but they're not exciting. Even if there is a reward in the form of a paycheck or a stable relationship, losing the other two items out of the three above do not make up for this.

It's time to challenge the status quo. How? I’ll show you how if you follow these following steps.

Quit Doing What Everyone Else Is

Sure, everyone else might be happy and doing similar types of things, but this doesn't mean you have too as well. People have all kinds of jobs and side interests. They're involved in all kinds of activities daily. Not all of these are right for you, however. By focusing less on what everyone else does and more on what you want, you will feel much happier. 

Stand Out More

Seriously, are you happy playing it safe? Or would you instead take a chance on being seen for who you are, in all of your magnificent, eccentric glory? Be your authentic self. The beautiful thing about letting go of the idea of ‘fitting in’ so per say is you no longer are stuck as a follower. It's a lot more fun being the trendsetter and the one that sets new boundaries anyway. 

Quit Thinking You Can Buy Your Way to Happiness

When we're not happy, we start burying ourselves in stuff, thinking this will somehow make up for it. Would you like to know the harsh truth? All the new TVs, fancy cars, and exotic vacations in the world are never going to make you feel any more fulfilled. Doing what you hate to get ahead is always going to be a soul-suck. Things that you buy are not going to fill the void that is in the very heart of your soul that says, ‘I want to be my true authentic self’. That means get out there and be YOU.

Start Trusting Yourself More

You don't need everyone else to tell you what to do. You already have solid instincts that are inbuilt. It’s all in the learning to trust those instincts that will set you apart. Trust those instincts and stop second guessing yourself. Do what feels right to you. Honor your moral code. You'll find you're a lot happier for it.

Take More Chances

Playing it safe is one of the most significant ways we lock ourselves into the status quo. Unfortunately, this is how you also ever keep from bettering yourself. If you want your life to change, you're going to have to take a chance on doing something different. It might be initially uncomfortable or feel out of your grasp, but if you don’t try how will you ever know if you can do that very thing that you really want in this life.

Be That Challenger in Life

Together these five steps above will help you to become a powerful force of change. Dedicate yourself to living life outside the lines. Explore your dreams and embrace the person you are inside. Find challenge and passion, and you've got a fulfilling life.

As for the rest? Remember the adage: Do what you love, and the money will follow. You've got this! No one else can tell you anything more than that to leading a fulfilled life.