Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your life? If so, this is good. Do more of it.

If you don't do this regularly, when you have a quiet moment, consider thinking deeply about your choices and the manner in which you choose to live.

But be careful, though. Things can get scary when they involve that word everybody dreads: change.

If you feel stuck in a rut and want to do something to improve your life, then go ahead and make that change. Only you can take the reins and overhaul your life.

When you become in control of your own life, you will feel happier, refreshed, and more in control.

How can you make those necessary changes to your life and your spirit that you may have been simply dreaming about? Take a look at these tips:

1. Start exercising. If you aren’t already, then starting a fitness regime can be a great way to overhaul your spirit.

   * If you're looking for accountability, join a local gym and consider booking a personal trainer to support you. Personal trainers are also a fantastic resource to help you get motivated to achieve your health goals in the first place.

   * Walk. A walk around the block requires very little effort. You will likely feel calmer, refreshed, and should enjoy the fresh air. If you extend it for an hour or more, you may even see parts of your neighborhood that you didn’t know existed.

   * Exercising has its own health benefits, of course, but your new routine will allow you to challenge yourself and beat your personal goals.

   2. Change your career. If you feel as though you’ve been stuck in a career that isn’t fulfilling or no longer challenges you, then it may be time for a change.

   * If you’ve dreamed of opening a business, then do some research and identify exactly what that would involve.

   * Consider your dream career and research the qualifications or skills to make that dream a reality.

      3. Get a "makeover." You don’t need to change everything about yourself, but if you’ve been feeling like you'd benefit from a change of style, then shop for new clothes. Often, it can be as simple as getting a new haircut.

      * Create a look that reflects your personality. Dare to experiment!

      4. Imagine a new future. If there is a challenge you want to take, a hobby you want to start, or idea you’ve always work on, then why not take time to go and do it?

      * Get out of your comfort zone. Do that activity or work on that dream you’ve always had. Make it a priority.

      5. Be bold. You can do whatever you want if you put significant emphasis into what it takes to get there.

      * Take a vacation, go traveling, or maybe even move to a new house. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of starting a new hobby or moving to a new area so that you are finally able to overhaul your routine?

      * Find out what needs to be done and make it happen.

      * Do research, set short- and long-term goals, and get moving. Seek out the challenges.

When it comes to overhauling your life and your spirit, you are the only person who can make the changes you seek.

Be bold and brave. Take back the control you want. Push yourself to achieve the dreams you deserve.

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As always,

Brian