Doing What Matters Isn't Always Doing What's Easy!

I love this article Source (by Dr Paul Wood), no matter your career or life choices, making changes is not always the easiest.

Check out these three key points:

Do what matters. The happiest and healthiest lives are those with purpose. If you don't yet have a clear sense of your purpose, ask yourself what you'd most want inscribed on your tombstone, or start developing your strengths and identifying your values to see what will emerge.

Doing what's important for you doesn't always mean doing what's easy or enjoyable. Accept and make space for any distressing emotions encountered rather than aiming to avoid or banish them. Our brains are wired for us to experience unpleasant emotions, don't imagine you can or should try and avoid these.

Name them to tame them. Stepping back to observe and label your emotional experience helps you create the space necessary to avoid becoming overwhelmed by your emotions.