7 Signs You Need a Change

1. It's been a long time since you picked up a new interest or made a new friend.

If you haven't developed a new interest or made a new friend in the last six months, that's a signal to put yourself in more situations in which this could occur. When we expand ourselves, it benefits us both individually and in terms of our relationships (because relationships grow from partners picking up interests from each other).

2. Life feels permanently chaotic.

Does the way you work, eat, spend your money or time, or run your household feel constantly chaotic? If your activities of daily living always feel chaotic, that's a sign you need to simplify or take other action.

3. You're not enjoying your family.

In both romantic relationships and parenting, when things go south, they tend to follow this typical pattern: Your positive bond erodes, and then problem behavior increases. If your positive bond has started to erode with the family members you live with take steps now to improve it, such as doing more fun, novel, and challenging activities together.

4. Time feels like it's passing in a blur or too slowly.

When we do things that are new to us, like taking on a new challenge, it tends to make time feel more distinct. If it seems like time passes indistinctly, it can be a signal that you need more goals that act as signposts in your life.

5. You have interests or hobbies you haven't done in months or years.

If you never get around to things you enjoy, it's probably that you lack energy or organization more than time. Instead of always prioritizing work and to-dos, prioritize an interest today and see what happens. Does it give you a big boost of energy, enthusiasm, or creativity?

6. You always approach your work tasks the same way.

If your work tasks don't change, you may have developed routines and now they're the way you always do particular tasks. Even with a task you do regularly, you can try approaching it in a new way. Find a new resource. Work with someone new. Learn a new skill. This way, even your regular tasks can provide opportunities for growth, without adding extra to-dos to your plate.

7. You end each day without a sense of having acted on your values that day.

At the end of each day, do you feel like you acted on your values that day? For example, if you value being conscientious, did you act on that? If you value being loving or kind, did you act on that? If you value creative problem-solving, did you do any of that?

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Reflection:

Do you feel like you need a change?

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