{"id":88529,"date":"2023-11-14T11:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/?p=88529"},"modified":"2024-01-02T13:36:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T21:36:07","slug":"5-signs-youre-making-life-harder-than-it-needs-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-signs-youre-making-life-harder-than-it-needs-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You\u2019re Making Life Harder Than It Needs To Be"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Life can all of a sudden get busy and stressful. And in today\u2019s world, our stress levels are higher than ever. But many people are actually making their lives much harder than they need to be, all without realizing it. My name\u2019s Freeman and I\u2019m an international life coach who\u2019s gone from surviving to thriving through simple but effective changes. Now I help others to do the same. So how do you know if you\u2019re making your life harder than it needs to be? Here\u2019s a few simple signs that can help you understand yourself, as well as driving more self-awareness and positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign 1. You\u2019re life is driven by externals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our modern world is monetised by capturing our attention. The \u201cping, ding, and ring\u201d\u2026 We\u2019re surrounded by notifications and information sent straight to the phone in our pockets. This global addiction is something we know damages our mental wellbeing and so it\u2019s critical to take a conscious awareness to technology. I\u2019m not saying to chuck your phone in a lake, but bringing mindful balance to our usage (because we all love a good scroll sometimes) and making sure that you\u2019re also creating space for in-person connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign 2: You\u2019re neglecting your self-care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our fast-paced societies, hard work is perceived to be rewarded. Which leads many people to overworking themselves and often burning out. I used to follow an all-hours lifestyle, working all day and DJing all night, until one day my body began to break down. But you don\u2019t have to wait for the wake-up call. Integrating self-care can break the busyness pattern, whether that\u2019s taking regular 5 minute meditations, treating yourself with a hot bath, or prioritising sleep. Investing in yourself first will make your life easier and more enjoyable in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign 3: You\u2019re straying from authenticity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re constantly being told that we need to live in certain ways. Whether that\u2019s working harder, earning more money, or getting married. Following other people\u2019s definition of success often sacrifices the dreams you actually want to achieve in life. And often people ignore their true calling deep-down to live a life that\u2019s more \u201crealistic\u201d. As Einstein said, \u2018The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.\u2019 Living an inauthentic life only leaves you feeling unfulfilled and becomes a secret stress creator. I too used to be stuck in this trap, until I stepped out of my comfort zone, to experience solo travels and started my journey to living a life of possibility and purpose. You deserve to live authentically, too. Start by asking yourself, what is it that truly brings me joy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign 4: You\u2019re trying to avoid failures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure is something that our cultures have regularly demonised. But the truth is, with every success, there are plenty of failures. Even Thomas Edision failed a thousand times before he invented the light bulb. When we get to see that failure is just a healthy part of life, we get to play bigger. We become grateful for the valuable lessons that come to our journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign 5: You don\u2019t believe you\u2019re capable of great things<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be a tough pill to swallow. Life isn\u2019t difficult because life itself is really difficult, but because we choose to believe life is difficult, consciously or subconsciously. What that means is you are the creator of your reality; either believing life is happening \u201cto you\u201d or life is happening \u201cfor you\u201d, it\u2019s your choice. Start making powerful shifts by reflecting on your strengths. Build your self esteem through celebrating your wins. Believe that there is limitless potential to be realised within you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself living in survival mode, it\u2019s time to pause. It doesn\u2019t have to be this way. There\u2019s always a better way to transform your life. If you\u2019re feeling stuck and wanting support on making change, take a look at my book Travel to Transform<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freeman Fung (he\/him) is an international author, speaker, and certified life coach who has advocated New Global Citizenship at TEDx, Mindvalley, world tourism forums, and more. Originally from Hong Kong, he left home solo at age 19 to live in Romania for a Global Village project, and subsequently embarked on a journey to travel and experience life in over 35 countries (and still counting). He is on a mission to awaken more world citizens, raise our global consciousness, and make the world a better place through personal transformations.<\/em> Check out more from Freeman, here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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