We get a short term “shot of value” from external achievements and then our mind conveniently shifts the goal posts and we keep playing the game! I have a radical and unheard of idea - how about, instead of striving for “successful” we strive for HAPPINESS. How about instead of “more” we strive for BALANCE. And how about instead of “competition” we strive for CONNECTION and MATESHIP. So, how do we go about making this change?
I believe it begins with self. If you are in a body that you are truly happy with and nourishing yourself with good stimulus- food, exercise, downtime, playtime and good times it is difficult to feel unfulfilled. Define what is truly important to yourself. Begin doing what you truly WANT to do rather than what you think you SHOULD be doing. This is a critical step. It’s about getting fit for life- physically, mentally and emotionally. This is about no longer listening to those lectures in your mind and instead making choices from your heart, because it knows the way.
Lastly, it’s about connection and mateship. Allowing ourselves to fully be ourselves- to be vulnerable, humble, and raw with our mates, loved ones and with ourselves. Because when we feel 100% completely accepted as we are, there is no longer any need to strive for anything, and that’s when life becomes really fun. Anthony Noud is the director of Pure & Lean- a nutrition and mindset coaching company helping people achieve health, happiness and harmony worldwide. www.pureandlean.com.au