7 Ways to live big (or even BIGGER!) in 2016
Ready to live BIG (or even BIGGER) this year? Here are 7 ways… and to make them easier to remember, they even spell out L.I.V.E. B.I.G.!
Learn something new every day.
The only way you’re going to escape the mediocrity trap, and live a bigger life, is if you’re constantly challenging yourself to grow. And one of the best ways you can grow is to ensure you’re learning new things all of the time.
It could be as simple as learning a new way to cut your morning piece of fruit, or as complex as choosing to learn a new language.
Ignite your passions.
Do you love to dance? To sing? To have picnics in the park?
Perhaps you love exploring local coffee shops to find that perfect flat white.
Whatever you love to do, whatever makes your heart sing, do more of that this year.
Although there’s a lot of pressure to find your ‘purpose’ these days (I’ll be the first to admit I’m constantly striving to find it!), maybe we can alleviate some of that pressure. Instead of stressing over “finding your purpose”, focus on igniting your passions…the latter may even end up informing the former.
Vibrate Positivity and Gratitude.
Research states that the two most powerful human emotions are positivity and gratitude. Are you consciously practicing both of these?
It’s all too easy to focus on what you haven’t accomplished, or what you don’t have, instead of what you DO have! Get in the habit of sending out some positive and grateful vibes on a regular basis… and watch what happens!
Experience the Moments.
Life is made up of moments. And, are we too busy to fully appreciate them?
As Ferris Bueller says: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around every once in a while, you could miss it!”
Don’t let 2016 pass you by. Take some time to truly be present to experience, indulge in, and cherish the moments.
Be even more you.
When was the last time you took yourself out on a date? Spend some time getting to know yourself even better this year. It may sound funny, but I honestly believe we don’t spend enough time with ourselves.
Enjoy your own company. Embrace your gifts, as well as your quirks. Don’t hide your idiosyncrasies, flaunt them! And stop trying to keep up with the Jones’… begin to love all that you are and all that you’re not.
Inspire Action (and get OUT of your comfort zone!)
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you take action towards what you really want? One step at a time. And yes, that may mean getting uncomfortable and even facing your fears.
Life really does begin at the edge of your comfort zone. Now there’s a reason why 85% of the population live in their comfort zones… it is, after all, comfortable! BUT, it’s not where the game of life really gets played.
Stretch yourself just a little bit more this year. Dare to try. Dare to fly. You might surprise yourself!
Give back; give big.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill
It’s so true. Whether it’s with your time, your money, or your energy, give away a little of what you’ve got. It could be simply giving your friend or your significant other your full attention and a listening ear, or it could be volunteering your time on a regular basis to a cause that matters to you.
It’s important to think about what you want for you this year, yes… and yet it’s more fulfilling when you also think about what you want for others (plus you’ll end up getting more in return, trust me!)
So there you have it. Resolutions aside, goal-setter or no goal-setter, here are 7 ways to live even bigger this year. Make this year count. Make it one to remember. Make it BIG. (Click to tweet it out!)
Have a FAB week!
P.S. If you are serious about living BIG this year, and are interested in applying to be a part of our Living BIG Inner Circle Mastermind, go HERE for more information.
P.P.S. I will be in Nicaragua hosting a retreat this week, with limited access to email, so I’ll be replying to your messages and/or comments after Jan. 16th. Thanks for your understanding!