To make the most of time, lose track of it. Life unfolds in the present. But so often, we let the present slip away, allowing time to rush past unobserved and unseen. When we’re at work, we fantasize about being on vacation; on vacation, we worry about the work piling up on our desks.

We dwell on the past or fret about what may or may not happen in the future. In order to feel more in control of your mind, your life, and to find the sense of balance, you need to pause, and allow yourself to rest in stillness.

We need to live more in the moment cultivating a nonjudgmental awareness of the present. Focusing on the present moment also forces you to stop overthinking. Instead of getting stuck in your head and worrying, you get to connect with your body and soul.

Living in the moment makes you happier – why? Because most negative thoughts concern the past or the future. You can become present at any moment just by paying attention to your immediate experience. You can do it right now. Become aware of being alive. Focus on NOW. Focus on your breathing and you’re already there.

Some of the hardest decisions I’ve made in my life have helped me design a life I love. Like becoming a mom at age 19, living abroad for 10 years, staring my business and letting go of toxic people – just to name a few. Today, I’m so grateful that I didn’t let fear stop me from making those decisions.

Do you avoid making a decision you know you need to make?

Are you second-guessing yourself so much that you block yourself from taking action?

If so, you’re not alone.
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Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in a situation where not knowing what to do next makes us feel passive. We feel paralyzed by uncertainty. Paralyzed by Indecision. If we don’t know the next step to take we do nothing even if status quo makes us unhappy.⠀⠀

We waste too much time waiting for the ideal path to appear. But it rarely does. Your new life path are made by walking and taking action, not waiting. Don’t wait to feel more confident before you take the next step. Taking the next step is what builds your confidence.

No matter what situation you are in, if you are unhappy with it, or unsure as to how to proceed, then you need to take time out to make a plan. Don’t wait! If you wait until you feel 100% ready, you will be waisting so much time of your precious life.
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Change feels uncomfortable. It’s normal. But never avoid making a decision you know you need to make just to escape being uncomfortable. Do not waste your energy fighting against where you are. Invest your time, energy and focus on making positive changes in your life. Now. Don’t wait.

Bottom line: Avoid paralysis by analysis. Act. Make that decision. Examine your results, make adjustments, and move on. It´s the not making a decision that leaves you confused and frustrated.

When you make a decision it calms your soul. It sets you free. When you get good at this your life will change. But only when you flex the muscle of decision-making. Decision-making is a skill! Don’t let the weight of decisions hold you back from the life waiting for you. And if you get overwhelmed with fear of making the wrong decision, remember this; If you don’t make the right decision, you can always make the decision right.