How to Stop Making Do with Things that Do Not Serve You! (Part 2)

How to stop making do with things that no longer serve us?

Now that we have understood the why and the what, let us move on to the how. How can we stop making do with things that do not serve us, and start living a life that is true to ourselves, our purpose, and our happiness? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are some general steps that you can follow, and adapt to your own situation and circumstances:

Identify the things that do not serve you. The first step is to become aware of the things that do not serve you, and that you want to change, or let go of. These can be anything, such as a situation, a relationship, a job, a habit, a belief, a thought, a feeling, or a behavior, that is holding you back, or dragging you down, or that is not aligned with your true self, your values, or your goals. To identify these things, you can ask yourself some questions, such as: What are you unhappy, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled with, in your life? What are you stressed, anxious, or depressed about, in your life? What are you compromising, sacrificing, or settling for, in your life? What are you avoiding, resisting, or fearing, in your life? What are you wasting, losing, or missing out on, in your life? Be honest, and be specific, with your answers, and write them down, if possible.

Understand the reasons behind your choices. The next step is to understand why you have been making do with the things that do not serve you, and what are the benefits, or the costs, of doing so. This will help you to gain more clarity, insight, and perspective on your situation, and on yourself, and to challenge any limiting beliefs, assumptions, or excuses, that might be keeping you stuck, or preventing you from changing. To understand the reasons behind your choices, you can ask yourself some questions, such as: Why did you choose, or accept, the things that do not serve you, in the first place? What are you gaining, or losing, by making do with the things that do not serve you, in the present? What are you afraid of, or hopeful for, by making do with the things that do not serve you, in the future? Be curious, and be objective, with your answers, and write them down, if possible.

Decide what you want, need, and deserve. The third step is to decide what you want, need, and deserve in your life, and what are the things that serve you, that uplift you, and that elevate your life. These are the things that are aligned with your true self, your values, and your goals, and that bring you joy, peace, and fulfillment. To decide what you want, need, and deserve, you can ask yourself some questions, such as: What are you happy, satisfied, or fulfilled with, in your life? What are you calm, confident, or optimistic about, in your life? What are you pursuing, achieving, or enjoying, in your life? What are you embracing, creating, or expanding, in your life? What are you grateful, proud, or passionate about, in your life? Be positive, and be realistic, with your answers, and write them down, if possible.

Take action to change, or let go of, the things that do not serve you. The final step is to take action to change, or let go of, the things that do not serve you, and to replace them, or embrace them, with the things that serve you, that uplift you, and that elevate your life. This is the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, step, as it requires you to step out of your comfort zone, to face your fears, and to overcome your obstacles, and to make the changes, or the choices, that will lead you to a better outcome, and a better life. To take action to change, or let go of, the things that do not serve you, you can follow some tips, such as: Make a plan, or a strategy, on how to change, or let go of, the things that do not serve you, and how to replace them, or embrace them, with the things that serve you. Break down your plan, or strategy, into small, manageable, and measurable steps, and set a timeline, or a deadline, for each step. Start with the easiest, or the most urgent, step, and work your way up to the hardest, or the most important, step. Seek support, guidance, or help, from someone you trust, or someone who has been through a similar situation, or someone who is an expert, or a professional, in the field. Celebrate your progress, your achievements, or your successes, along the way, and reward yourself, or treat yourself, for each step you complete, or each goal you reach. Be flexible, adaptable, or resilient, in case of any setbacks, challenges, or changes, that might occur, and learn from your mistakes, your failures, or your feedback, and adjust your plan, or strategy, accordingly. Be patient, persistent, or determined, and do not give up, or give in, until you have changed, or let go of, the things that do not serve you, and until you have replaced them, or embraced them, with the things that serve you.

To conclude, making do with things that do not serve us can have a negative impact on our well-being, our happiness, and our potential. But we can stop making do with things that do not serve us, and start living a life that is true to ourselves, our purpose, and our happiness, by following these steps: Identify the things that do not serve us, understand the reasons behind our choices, decide what we want, need, and deserve, and take action to change, or let go of, the things that do not serve us. By doing so, we will be able to let go of the things that hold us back, and embrace the ones that empower us, and we will be able to live a life that is more authentic, more meaningful, and more fulfilling.

With all my heart,

Salima