Why living in alignment matters
Once of the fastest ways to cure anxiety is to live in alignment with the best of who you could be.
When we're out of alignment with who we want to be, or are striving to be, we feel anxious, unmotivated, and sometimes even helpless.
I've seen this with myself and coaching clients. When there's awareness and action taken to increase discipline, I see an instant shift.
The challenge is that it's easy to stay in a self-destructive rut which leads to anxiety.
Here are some of the signs that we're out of alignment:
- Not following through on promises we make to ourselves or others (big and small, they matter)
- Not giving our best professionally or personally
- Leaving loose ends and procrastinating
- Living with less intention and discipline
How do we know we're in alignment?
- We're clear on our path and purpose and we're living with daily intention to serve that purpose.
- We insulate ourselves from negative forces like the news, social media, and other toxic outlets. We essentially guard our minds so we can guard our energy.
- We follow through on the promises we make to ourselves and others and take commitments seriously knowing that it's a reflection of our character.
- We push for excellence. We demand discipline and set high expectations of ourselves because we know that sense of drive, focus and determination builds character.
- When we're living out the best of who we could be on a daily basis, we leave little room for anxiety and instead open up a world of possibilities. Possibility and hope drives determination and excitement for the future.
