Controlling The Game of Life

There are only so many things you can control in life.  One of those things is how you respond.  You can’t control the future, outcomes, or even how other people react.  You are in control of you.  You get to choose how you respond and live your life.  It’s not up to anyone else but you.  It’s what you do on a daily basis with your actions that makes the difference in living the life of your dreams.  Take a look at how you are controlling the game of life.

The Game

Sometimes you find yourself on the sidelines of life.  You’re just watching everyone else play the game.  You see others get hurt, stumble, fall down, win, lose, cry, scream, yell, shout, smile, and laugh.  But, they are in the game.  They are going after their goals and dreams no matter.  Sure, they may be afraid but they are facing their fear and doing it anyway.  They are playing the game and you need to get out there on the field too!

Facing Fear

One of the biggest things that keeps you on the sidelines of life is fear.  Fear of the unknown keeps you paralyzed from doing something you’ve never done before.  Your ego doesn’t know how it’s going to turn out so it tries to protect you.  When you do nothing and stay in your safe comfort zone, you’re just floating through life.  You’re going through the motions but you aren’t really making any progress towards the life of your dreams.  It’s scary to step outside your comfort zone because you’re not in control.  Yet, you’re never really in complete control.

Create Change

You are in control of putting one foot in front of the other each day.  You can continue doing what you’ve always done, accepting that this is it.  Maybe you’re hoping things will magically change all on their own.  However, life only changes when you change.  It’s up to you to make that change.  If you want something different you must do something different.  That starts today with what you’re thinking and doing.  It’s what you believe is possible for you and the actions you take to get there.

Have Courage

Not taking action is a decision too.  You can choose to stay where you are.  However, if you want to achieve your goals in life, that’s going to require something more of you.  You’re going to have to do something different.  The first step is being brave enough to even try.  Find the courage to step outside your comfort zone and be ready to get out on the field.  It’s time to play the game of life instead of continuing to sit on the sidelines letting life pass you by.

Be Brave

You have big goals and dreams for yourself.  Do not deny yourself of what is possible for you.  You can do this but first you have to try.  You are the only one holding yourself back from realizing your dreams.  All because you’re letting fear, worry, and doubt keep you playing small or just remaining stuck on the sidelines.  It’s time to go all out.  Be brave.  Step into the powerful version of you who has the courage and confidence to go after your dreams in life.

Take Action

Your actions in life is what you can control.  It’s not the curve balls or challenges life throws at you.  It’s not what other people say or do.  It’s what you do.  It’s what you ultimately tell yourself so that you are either empowered, inspired, and motivated to go after your goals in life or not.  Listen to that self talk and see if it’s negative or positive.  Quiet that negative committee in your mind and start believing in yourself.  Prove to yourself that you can do difficult things by getting yourself into action.  The actions you take are going to reinforce your inner beliefs.

Challenges

Yes, you will get pushed down and falter in the game of life.  But, how you view those challenges and obstacles is what’s going to either allow you to keep going or throw in the towel to call it quits.  Reframing how you see a so called failure is going to change everything.  Failures, mistakes, or missteps are not what you think.  It’s not a failure.  It’s just finding another way that it won’t work and that’s ultimately feedback!  You learn from it, make adjustments, and keep going!  You don’t let it stop you.

There is so much that is outside of your control in life.  But, what you can control is how you view the world, your thoughts, and actions.  Tune into what you’re telling yourself, what you’re thinking, believing, and what actions you’re taking.  Make sure these align with who you want to be and the future you want to be living.  You have the power to create an amazing life for yourself.  Get yourself in the game and start doing the things today that will allow you to live your dream life!