Many people live an unfulfilled life. It’s a common problem. People will often say that they feel lost, isolated, demotivated, and trapped by their responsibilities.

They believe that the issues they face are simply too significant to overcome. Burnout, debt, a lack of direction, trapped by a well-paid job that they don’t find rewarding any more, financial and family commitments, fear of failure, self-doubt… the list is endless. They feel so overwhelmed by these commitments that they believe that they don’t have space – emotionally, financially, and practically – to live the life that their heart truly desires. So, they give up. Instead, they concentrate on surviving each day, going through the motions of what they need to do just to survive.

Although many of us harbour a deep desire to seek change in our lives, we often turn away from opportunities and experiences because the reasons NOT to do things weigh heavier than the reasons to do them. Often we believe that we’ve left it too late to bring about the changes we crave. When this happens, we curtail our dreams. We like to think that we are practical and pragmatic, but the truth is that we are afraid. Plain and simple: we are scared of taking a risk and failing. The fact is that it’s never too late to change your life and be who you want to be because if the desire is strong enough, there are no barriers that we cannot overcome!

Of course, people will always quote seemingly reasons such as:

IT'S TOO LATE TO CHANGE BECAUSE: "I'M TOO OLD"

It does not need to be the barometer by which you measure and restrict your life. It doesn’t need to define who you are, or be a barrier to you living the life of your dreams unless you choose to allow this!

The fact is this: the only time that it is too late to make a change is when you’re dead.

The world is always evolving and has changed dramatically. The way we feel about our age is purely a limiting belief that we hold about ourselves. As with all limiting beliefs, we can reprogram them with practice, with actually getting out of our comfort zones to work on achieving all of our dreams. Step by step each day, just by doing a small task towards what you want to achieve, naturally everything around you will conspire on you succeeding!

IT'S TOO LATE TO CHANGE BECAUSE: "MY FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS"

Our attitude towards money is a deeply rooted set of beliefs that we seldom question. However, everyone can benefit from a bit of reflection in this regard because it is possible to feel differently about our financial existence. Changing your mindset about money can have a profound impact on the way that you live your life. In reality the beliefs we hold are often not an accurate assessment of our financial existence in reality. Instead, it’s our over-anxious mind seeking to protect us. Changing your attitude towards money takes time and hard work, but it is possible.

When you have a deep desire to bring about change in your life, don’t merely rule it out because you can’t afford it. Take the time to think deeply and be honest with yourself.

Ask yourself: What is most essential: Happiness or Wealth? 

It is a matter of priority. If the desire of a particular change is strong enough, there is always action that we can take. Yes, it might take time and planning, but there is still something that we can do to evolve ourselves if we deeply desire to.

IT'S TOO LATE TO CHANGE BECAUSE: " I DON'T HAVE TIME"

Starting things “tomorrow” is a compelling and intoxicating strategy. You immediately feel more positive about something that you’ve been dreading taking action on, tackling jobs that you don’t want to do, because you’ve committed.

If you want to bring a change in your life, you need to start now. Right now.

We fool ourselves that we don’t have the time to take action, that it’s simply not practical or possible to do so. This is subconscious fear talking. The longer you leave it, the harder it will get. You will grow accustomed and accept that the dream will never translate into a reality. An excellent place to start is to take a realistic look at your use of time. You might need to let some things go so that you can create time for bringing about the change you desire. At first, this might mean allocating half an hour a day and building up gradually over time. Regardless of the detail, it’s starting and doing something about it that will get you to your desired destination.

WE ONLY LIVE ONCE!

From my own experiences and personal exploration I believe that the only time it’s too late to make a change in your life and be who you want to be is when you no longer breathe. Apart from this, it’s NEVER too late. Of course, life is sometimes challenging and filled with complexities. However, it is most often our limiting beliefs and perceptions that make things appear harder than they are. Our subconscious does a great job of looking after us, but if we start overthinking, it can also restrict us.

To truly experience the magic of life and to achieve our dreams, we have to ensure that we make the most of every opportunity that life throws our way. We need to ensure that we prioritize what is important to us, work through our limiting beliefs, and take action for our happiness.

You are in full control of your life. Make sure that you don’t look back with regret!

I hope that you enjoyed reading through this blog and my thoughts have resonated with you in some way.

Lots of love,
x Katerina