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Welcome back, fellow travelers! As we continue our journey of internal drive and motivation, our next stop is Motivation Mile. It’s time to recognize if you’re just going through the motions and not fully engaged or motivated in life. Identifying signs of disengagement helps you understand when you’re off course and need to awaken your passion. Engaging fully in life requires waking up and paying attention to what’s happening all around you.
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Wake Up and Smell the Aromas All Around & Stop Sleep walking through life
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As we turn onto WakeUp Way, it’s time to recognize if you’re caught up in the day-to-day mundane tasks, activities and routines; not even aware that you’re sleep walking through life. When you look around and observe yourself, do you find that there isn’t much that has changed from yesterday, last week, last year? Are you doing the same old thing day in and day out? How do you feel about what you’ve observed? How do you feel overall?
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Determine Your Level of Awakeness and Awareness
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It’s important to understand your consciousness in your life, every single day! We all have daily responsibilities at whatever level that may be for each of us. Be it…a job, parenting, student, whatever it may be, of course we have responsibilities. With (or without!) the daily responsibilities in life, do you feel good with your routine? Do you feel fulfilled? It’s quite possible the answer may be “yes!” And if this is the case, that’s fantastic news! Keep on going! We certainly don’t want to break something that is working. However, it is important to challenge yourself by asking if you’re really (truly!) fulfilled by the tasks, activities and things you do day-to-day. Because if the answer is “no,” it’s high time to shift things up for the better. And, YES, it can be done no matter how many responsibilities you have. There are ways to bring fulfillment into your life by making small shifts and changes.
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Recognizing the Signs You’re Sleeping Walking Through Life
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Identifying whether you’re sleep walking through life is the first step to waking up and re-engaging. Here are some signs to look out for:
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- Routine Overload: Your days are filled with repetitive tasks and activities that no longer challenge or excite you. You do each task because “you have to”
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- Lack of Passion: You struggle to find joy or enthusiasm in your daily activities
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- Emotional Numbness: You feel disconnected from your emotions and have a hard time experiencing true happiness or excitement
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- Avoidance Behavior: You avoid new experiences or challenges, preferring the comfort of your established routines
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Waking Up: Reigniting Your Passion
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Once you recognize the signs of sleep walking through life, it’s time to wake up and reignite your passion. Here are some strategies to help you get started:
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1. Break the Routine
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Shake things up by introducing new activities or changing your daily routine. This can be as simple as taking a different route to work, trying a new hobby, saying ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to others, or exploring a new place. New experiences stimulate your brain and can help reignite your enthusiasm for life.
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2. Set Inspiring Goals
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Goals give you something to strive for and can reignite your sense of purpose. Set goals that are challenging yet achievable, and make sure they align with your core values and passions. Whether it’s learning a new skill, starting a creative project, or pursuing a career change, having a goal to work towards can provide the motivation you need to wake up from your routine.
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3. Engage with Your Passions
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Reconnecting with activities and interests that you are passionate about can help you feel more engaged and excited about life. Make time for your hobbies, volunteer for causes you care about, or simply spend time doing what you love.
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4. Mindfulness and Presence
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Practicing mindfulness can help you become more aware of your surroundings and your internal state. Take time each day to be fully present, whether through meditation, mindful walking, or simply paying close attention to your daily activities. This can help you break free from autopilot mode and engage more deeply with your life.
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5. Seek New Challenges
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Challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone. Taking on new challenges can help you grow and develop, keeping life exciting and engaging. Whether it’s taking a class, starting a new fitness routine, or tackling a big project, new challenges can provide the stimulation and excitement you need to feel more alive.
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The Benefits of Re-Engaging to Stop Sleep walking through life
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Waking up from sleep walking through life and re-engaging with your passions and interests offers numerous benefits:
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- Increased Happiness: Engaging in activities you love and setting meaningful goals can significantly boost your happiness and overall well-being
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- Enhanced Creativity: New experiences and challenges stimulate your creativity and can lead to new ideas and opportunities
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- Improved Relationships: Being fully present and engaged improves your interactions and relationships with others
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- Greater Fulfillment: Living in alignment with your values and passions leads to a deeper sense of fulfillment and purpose
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So do your best to be aware, awake and conscious in your life. Pay attention to what’s happening within and outside of yourself. Break your routines, set inspiring goals, engage with your passions, go within and practice mindfulness, and seek new challenges! When you do this, you will reignite your enthusiasm and find greater fulfillment.
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Let’s keep moving forward while your eyes and heart are wide open and awake. Stay tuned as we continue our journey of understanding yourself fully.
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