New Horizons - Create the Life You Want!

Most of us make resolutions a the beginning of the year, but we forget them all too quickly. But you know, any time is a good time to take stock of your life - where you're heading and what you really want.

So, why not stand back and think about these questions?

What do you want more of or less of? What area of your life needs some attention? How will your life look 5 years from now? Is there something you really want? Something you'll do, or some change you'll make - when you 'get time'? Perhaps learning that language, becoming a non-smoker, training for a new career, mending a relationship...., but once again it gets lost in the business of everyday life.

But if we only attend to everyday life - how can we actively create our future? How can we create new horizons ? So, what's your big picture? Have you given it much thought?

There's no time like the present, so here are some ideas for getting you thinking:

1. Create a clear picture in your mind about what you would like to see yourself doing in 5 years time. Where are you, what are you doing, who are you with and how do you feel? Now ask how you'll feel if you take no action towards that reality.

2. Regularly imagine that picture, adding detail, sounds, smells to make it come alive. Using your imagination creatively is a powerful way of getting what you want. There's nothing magic about it - we simply find ourselves 'filtering' opportunities that fit that vision.

3. Do you really want it? Remember what they say - 'be careful what you wish for'. Make sure it isn't something you feel you 'should' do, rather than something you want to do/have/be. If you could have it now - would you? Think about it - in years you really can change your life!

4. Write it down, and in positive terms. In as much detail as you can. And in the present tense, e.g. 'We're living in France, in a gorgeous farmhouse, with a courtyard, duck pond.....have lots of friends locally and a great social life....family and old friends visit often .....the writing's going well... and so on.

5. Get started! Small actions lead to big changes. Start tomorrow. Is something holding you back? Could it be that old chestnut - fear of failure? Go on take a risk - nothing ventured...as they say. If you don't try, you may well look back in 5 years time with regret. Ask yourself - what's the worst that can happen!

"Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe.

Jenny Gould is a cognitive behavioral coach, trainer, writer and speaker. She is resident Agony Aunt on BBC Radio Oxford's afternoon show and a trainer with Relate. Passionate about people and their potential, she has provided personal life coaching and corporate coaching to people from all walks of life, including senior executives, celebrities and those in the media.

Jenny has recently published her new audio book 'New Horizons: Create the Life you Want!', available through Amazon (rated *****) or from http://stressingthepositive.co.uk and click on 'products'. Her company, The STP Consultancy offers a complete stress management service to companies and organisations, large and small, in both the commercial and public sector.

If you would like information on subjects such as stress (including exam stress), overcoming anxiety, managing anger etc, go to http://www.thestpconsultancy.co.uk and click on 'Resources'.

Jenny has a practice at The Raleigh Park Clinic (previously known as The Bell Trees Clinic) in Oxford. She can be contacted on 01235 550534 or via email at jenny@thestpconsultancy.co.uk

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