9 Tips To Start Living From Your Heart

Very often in my life I met people who selflessly told me about their dream - how they want to leave an unloved job and do what they love, go on a long trip, have a baby ... And then, when after a while we crossed paths again, I found out that nothing had changed in the lives of these people - they continued to work in the same company, and postponed the trip for the next year, mentally preparing to become parents ... no major changes were observed. I am sure that they wholeheartedly wanted to start living differently, but everyone did not take the first step in the direction of their desires, they were afraid to take risks and therefore preferred to stand and not move anywhere.

When I flew to Los Angeles at the age of 21, got off the plane and breathed in the warm air saturated with the sun, I felt with all my heart that this was my place, that I was at home. And as usual, my heart did not deceive me. Despite the difficulties that arose along the way, I always listened to what my inner voice told me, and it led me to the life and business of my dreams.

If you want to start living at the behest of your heart , you will definitely succeed, but for this you will need courage, perseverance and readiness to decisively overcome obstacles if they arise. I want to share with you what helped me on my way - perhaps these tips will lead you to where you so dream to go.

1. Define your own dreams and aspirations.

Find and embrace your own dreams, interests, tastes, aspirations, creativity, creation. Unfortunately, today society's opinion, fashion, prestige, etc. dictate a lot. And in this series of imposed incentives, determine what you need exactly, what will make you wake up in the morning and lead you forward. If, deep down in your heart, for example, you don’t want to work in an office, buy an apartment and pay a mortgage for the next 10 years, but want to travel around the world, start your own business or do volunteering and charity, go where your heart takes you. Don't look back at what others have to say. The time of your life belongs only to you.

2. Analyze your emotions.

If some situation or some part of your life has been stressing you for a long time, causing anger, irritation and despair, then it is likely that you are going a little wrong. Listen to your emotions - they are usually an accurate indicator of whether you are on the right track. Of course, even the right road is not always smooth and serene, but on this road problems are solved, the right people meet and circumstances develop in your favor. If for a long period you are beating like a fish on ice and cannot open any door, then most likely this door is closed for you and is unlikely to open. Do not be afraid to correct your course and change direction - you have every right to do so.

3. Be confident in yourself and your abilities.

Each of us contains a huge complex of what makes us stronger every day, braver and increases the ability to achieve even the most unrealistic goals at first glance. Your spirit is waiting for you to believe in your inner strength and stop doubting it. When it seems to you that “everything, nothing further” - take a deep breath and exhale slowly, listen to yourself, let go of the situation or, conversely, take it into your own hands, turn to your inner strength and it will support you. If you are told, “This is unrealistic, you will not succeed,” then you just have to make an effort, and everything will work out. Believe in what you are doing and insist on it if you feel this is your path.

4. Get out of your comfort zone.

Everyone experiences leaving the comfort zone in different ways - both “curious”, “interesting”, and “difficult”, “scary”. You need to leave your comfort zone to change the quality of your life, so that it shines with new colors. Most of the reasons people get discouraged have to do with the fear of stepping out of their comfort zone.

The most important plus when leaving it is the opportunity to find yourself in life. After all, being in the usual "swamp" and not comprehending something new, it becomes very difficult to realize one's calling.

Sooner or later, a state comes when you want something else, but you are afraid to start fulfilling your desire. Finding yourself is impossible in a dead comfort zone, so you need to start trying yourself in something new until the search is successful.

5. Spend time alone with yourself.

Even when we are alone in the room, this does not mean that we are really alone with ourselves. If there's a movie on or you're texting someone, it's movie time or socializing time. Try as often as possible to be alone with yourself at least for an hour or two times a week (and preferably more often) - walking, relaxing in the park, just looking at nature, writing down your ideas of thought, feeling your goals and motivation for new steps in life. Or devote this time to taking a bath, reading a book with pleasant music, or you can just smile at yourself - who you are and what you do. An excellent option would also be daily meditative practice , and to achieve inner harmony and peace, it is enough to devote 10 minutes a day to meditation.

6. Trust your intuition.

Always listen to your inner voice, truly trust who you are. We are parts of this Universe, and it will always give strength, help and support.

When you do not know what to do, or if you need advice, ask your intuition for it, because it is there that the answers to all your questions are already stored. Trust her when you see new signs, roads that open up for you, learn lessons and wisdom from situations and circumstances. And in this case, the Universe will become your most reliable assistant on the way to your dreams.

7. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Remember - every failure carries a lesson. If you make a mistake, take advantage of it, and competent analysis of mistakes will allow you to avoid repeating them.

Take smart risks, do not think that you will fail and do not be afraid of it. The lesson learned from a mistake can be much more valuable than we can imagine. But don't just stop at analyzing mistakes, always look for solutions to fix them and put them into practice. Finding the cause of the failure does nothing for you unless you find a way to correct this error in the future and eliminate it.

8. Respect the process.

With all your heart respect the process of your development and every step of the path you are on. Instant results are extremely rare - in any case, you need to invest your time and effort into the realization of what you dream of. Appreciate this development process, love it and everything will move better and faster.

Learn to enjoy the “road” itself, simultaneously enjoying the beauties of the world and life, and then you will not live in anticipation of the final point, but fill every action with meaning.

9. Live in the present.

Remember that the most important moment in your life is happening right now. Feel the joy and happiness, feel the moment you are in, what colors, tastes, smells, sounds surround you, what is happening around ... As soon as you stop thinking about what you do not have, you will begin to feel the beauty of the present moment. Don't blame yourself for the mistakes of the past and don't worry about the future, because basically all we have is the Here and Now. Remind yourself of this more often, act from the present moment, and then your heart will lead you to where you need to go.

By following these tips, you will open up to yourself and begin to listen more closely to your intuition. But there is one more thing that will always guide you on the right path and will not let you turn off it - this is Love. Love for everything: for friends, for people close and dear, for new people, for the moments of every day, for the air, for flowers, for little things, for the planet ... By loving and confessing this love, you give up your light force, which returns to you almost instantly and multiply multiplied. Filled with pure love and energy , you will act in harmony with them, and they will guide you on the path of your heart, which will always be true for you.