Have you ever wondered why you are who you are?  Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do?  Have you ever wondered what your life could be like if you chose a different approach?

Although you are in control of the choices you make in life, you never really know what is going to happen as a consequence of your choice.  Life is very much a ‘what if’ scenario.

Every time you come to a fork in your life you have to make a choice,

decide what direction you should take.  To make that decision you will take into account the following:

·         Your personal circumstances at the time

·         Your financial circumstances at the time

·         Your martial circumstances at the time

·         Your career at the time

·         Whether you are happy within your present life

·         Whether you are in-tune within your personal self

You may be influenced by others to take a particular path, but at the end of the day you will choose to do what is right for you at the time.  Sometimes this choice does not serve you in the long term; it may only be a quick fix. 

You may head in a particular direction for a long time and then choose to go in another direction, only to find you do not get the same results.  What that does to you personally could make a major impact on what you decide to do the next time you come to a fork or crossroads in your life.

The great thing about life is that you don’t know how it is going to unfold so therefore, you are always faced with wonderful opportunities.  Sometimes you will and sometimes you won’t take on this challenge.  My experience is that everything is dependent on timing.  Timing is everything.  You can be shown something many times, but until you are ready to learn you will just be shown.  When you are ready to learn then the magic begins.

When you are ready to learn, these opportunities will give you the ability to grow within yourself.  Growth within yourself is essential as it allows you to learn and understand your true-self.  When you are ready to look at your values, your beliefs, your strategies and your ability you are able to change anything that is not working for you.

Then, and only then, will you see that which you choose to be, do or have in your life is ultimately your choice and you can decide to allow this change to work for you or against you.  It all comes down to choice, but the key is to make a uniformed choice with the knowledge you gain from really understanding who you are.

© By Vicki Williams, Director, Coachingbyrovick.com.au