What would be Different?

Often we find ourselves saying, If only I had XYZ, then I would be ready. Or When I have a bigger house/nicer car/perfect career I will be happy. We sometimes forget the things we have achieved and already have in our lives. 

Take a moment to think: What is it that you really want? What is missing from your ideal life? 
What would be different? 

Make a list of things that would be different if you were living your ideal life. Keep writing until you cannot think of any more. 

This can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours. 

For example, would the job you currently have be different? How? What exactly would be different? The people? The location? The industry? The travel time? The hours? Really get to the bottom of what you could change. It does not matter what it is, this exercise is meant to highlight all aspects of your current situation that could be different. Often we say what we do NOT want, well now is your chance to say what it is you DO want. 

If you could change where you lived, what would be different about your house? Would you move into another house? Another location? What would feature in it? Would it be in the city or the country? What colour would the house/apartment be? If you did not want to move, what would be different about your current home in your ideal life? How can you begin the transformation? What would need to happen?

Some more areas you could ask yourself what could be different:

What would be different in your: 
Education?
Friendships?
Finances?
Family?
Hobbies/Interests?
Relationships?

Once you have a list of differences, examine what is in the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. You might find that you are tolerating a lot more than you thought! 

How can you bring more of the things on that list into the life you are living? What steps could you take, starting today, to get you closer to living your ideal life?

A great way to begin is to note all the differences as if they are already happening in your life right now, make the list Present Tense e.g. I am walking to work, I save $100 a week, I see the ocean from my kitchen window, I am having lunch with a new friend, I am renewing my vows, I am in Spain, I am driving my new car, I am enrolling in my new course etc. 


Get creative, be brave and shake things up. You are the director of your life, you write the script. You can change your life any time you choose. Be curious.