I don’t know about you, but I’m always planning leaps and bounds – some of which actually happen.
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And strangely, my big ideas usually come in the fall.
I’ve never really gotten over the idea that the year starts in September. Some have suggested this is because I’m Jewish and it’s Rosh Hashanah, but it’ s probably more to do with the start of school (I’ve been in university on and off for almost 20 years, after all) and the sudden shift in season.
The end of summer signals rebooting time.
How can you use the fading of the green to point yourself in some new directions?
What the experts say
“The most important thing is to be present. Then you won’t be in the lower mind, the ego mind. Often, what keeps people away from their highest growth is fear of the worst-case scenario. I tell people to look at the worst-case scenario and come up with a solution, so when the fear comes up they can say, ‘Okay, I already thought of that I have a solution.’ Instead of encouraging people to live as though it’s their last day, I say live as though it’s your only day don’t waste one moment of it. If you live every day as though it’s your only day, regardless of what’s going on in your external world, there is a solution to everything.”
JOHN TRAFICANTE, author, A Total Reboot From The Soul To The Surface, Miami
“Get away from your regular routine for at least 30 to 60 minutes, and write down the four or five things that matter the most to you. I chose spending time with my family, writing, reading and running. Figure out what life you want to lead, then start creating it. Free up the space to make room for those four or five important things. Clear the physical clutter as well. This creates peace of mind and is a good way to refresh your life. I recommend choosing one space at a time: a table, a countertop, etc. De-clutter, leaving only the few things that matter the most.”
LEO BABAUTA, founder, Zen Habits, author, The Power Of Less, San Francisco
“If you desire a certain outcome but are not making progress, that means a subconscious part of you doesn’t want what you consciously say you want – and it’s winning. The key is to get your subconscious mind to agree with your conscious mind. If your goal is to exercise for half an hour a day, I say do one sit-up. The problem is, we break our word regularly. So when you say you want to do something, your subconscious mind doesn’t believe you it says ‘No, you didn’t do it last time.’ If you set a goal and actually do it, the unconscious will get into a pattern of believing you and helping you. I make my clients give themselves a reward for everything they do.”
JOHN SEELEY, author, Get Unstuck! The Simple Guide To Restart Your Life
“Gearing up can be hard, and this time of year can cause stress. If you’re not able to do an elimination diet, remove regular offending foods such as dairy, wheat or things hard on the liver like alcohol. Get nutrients – a multivitamin, a fish oil, which is important for the brain. I also recommend a product made from green tea such as a supplement or six cups of green tea a day. This increases focus and aids with extreme stress. You need a regular exercise routine to release stress and sleep better.”
ZORANA ROSE, naturopath, Toronto
“It’s much easier and clearer to move toward something you want rather than away from something you don’t want. If a rocket wants to go to the moon, it’s going to head straight there and make adjustments to ensure it’s on course. If all you know is that you want to get off Earth, you’re going to get lost in space. Don’t think of getting out of a rut think of getting what you want. If you set goals too high, you set yourself up for failure. If people set bite-sized goals, they have a pattern of success after success. That’s very motivating.”
LUKE CHAO, director, Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis, Toronto
