Make sure it’s meaningful this time.
Dear Authentic Introvert,
Thinking about making a change in your life?
Like a new job, a new home, or even moving to a new city?
Change is usually good—it means things are moving forward.
But if you find yourself wanting to change things up too often, it might be a sign of something deeper.
Feeling stuck is often where the need for change comes from.
Maybe you’re not as excited about your life, your work, or your relationships anymore, and you feel like you need to break free.
But if it’s not about being stuck, then maybe what you’re really missing is feeling fulfilled.
All the noise—your busy life, your job, and all those little responsibilities—might be getting in the way of seeing things clearly.
If you don’t figure out why you’re not happy with where you’re at, you might keep changing the wrong things and end up running in circles.
You don’t have to wait for some big moment of realization to come.
Think back on the last 5-10 years. Was there something big that happened? Something that really shook you up emotionally?
It made you think hard about where your life was headed, but maybe you brushed it off.
It could’ve been losing someone important, a tough breakup, a hit to your finances, or a wake-up call about your job or where you work.
You need to really think about how that event made you feel and what changed in how you see the world or other people.
Then, take a good look at your life now and see what’s not matching up with those feelings.
Maybe you figured out that money isn’t the top priority, but you’re still in a job just for the paycheck.
Or you realized that the people you thought had your back didn’t show up when you needed them, and you’re still hanging around with them.
It’s probably something you should’ve dealt with back then, but didn’t.
For me, it was seeing that by always being there for people I cared about, I ended up not being valued by them.
This hit me back in 2017 when things weren’t great with my parents, and some relatives I thought were on my side started turning them against me.
That changed how I acted for the next few years. I stopped worrying about what people thought or how they reacted.
I learned that people can be unpredictable and easily swayed by what they think and who’s talking in their ear.
I stopped making choices just to make others happy or to fit in with what they liked.
Since then, my life has taken a turn for the better.
I’ve found that by honoring my true self, I’ve attracted relationships and opportunities that resonate more deeply with who I am.
The voids I once felt compelled to fill have become less daunting, as I now seek fulfillment from within rather than from external validation.
This shift has brought a profound sense of peace and a stronger connection to my authentic self, empowering me to live a life that’s genuinely mine.
To truly thrive, it’s essential to identify the real reasons behind your quest for change.
Once you uncover these truths, take decisive steps to align your life with your core values.
This is the path to lasting fulfillment and authentic living.
Key Takeaway:
Reflect deeply on past events that have emotionally impacted you, understand how they’ve shaped your current feelings and life choices, and courageously realign your actions with your true values for a more fulfilling life.
A Changed Person,
Sachin Sharma
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