How To Stop Living In The Past - Survival Guide

I have no idea what has been happening with my writing schedule lately. Writers block? Nah. Come to think of it, I do not believe in writers block. Because, I'm sure if I offered you $375 to write an article about 10 interesting facts about caffeine , you would begin your research right away. 

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"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently" - Marie Forleo

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But as I move forward with my intention to help my readers give more, dream big and work harder I thought about the things that prevent us from being great. I was once told, that I have the same 24 hours as Oprah and Beyonce, so what's my excuse. Well, first of all, I feel that is such an unfair statement to make. Both Oprah and Beyonce have a full staff that manages every aspect of their lives including the color underwear they should wear on any given day, while I rely heavily on my google calendar.

However, before they became "Harpo-Studios Oprah" and "Queen-Bey Beyonce" they were average women, with an average paycheck and a burning desire to be great, and to leave an impact while chartering their own course. The beauty of having that focus is the way you view your past. It is seen as necessary experiences. We all have a past, label it what you wish but many of us dwell on our past to the point where it prevents us from living in the now, prevents us from exploring new avenues and seeking new opportunities. It's so easy for us to compare ourselves to others and imagine that they are doing better than we are. It's so easy for us to get lost in what could have or should have been. Hello! Its me, I am here to tell you that it all happened for a reason. So how do you get out of that funk? How do you keep the flashbacks to a minimum? 

1) Be Thankful

  You are here! Alive and well, that's a lot to be grateful for. Being thankful allows us to focus on all the good things around us. There is always a positive side to every situation. 

2) Be Present

Shift your focus to the things you have control of. What is done cannot be undone and while we would like to hit the restart button, we do not have that option. Remain in the now and put your best foot forward at all times. 

3) Forgiveness

Recalling past events may still cause emotional or mental distress and it becomes very difficult to move on from this. But harboring resentment does more harm than good. The harm is their fault, allowing this to impact your mood is yours. 

4) Stop worrying

Embrace each day, which is full of endless possibilities, with an open mind. Start it with a smile!

5) Try something new

You cannot use the same solutions to fix a problem and expect different results. Learn from your mistakes and use those lessons to make the next best move. 

For some of us, dwelling on our past keeps us grounded, bounded and still. It holds us back in all aspects of our lives. Breaking free is entirely up to us and how bad we want to achieve our dreams.