#275 How to Change Your Life -- Finding the First Step to Making Changes That LAST

The EXTRAORDINARY Family Life Podcast

Feeling lost and overwhelmed by all the advice and strategies out there about how to change your life? In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Rachel and Greg Denning—successful business owners, avid world travelers, and parents to seven—dive deep into how to tackle the daunting process of making life changes.

They respond to this question from one of their listeners:

“So if someone wants to change their life, what is step one? I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. I’ve just been listening to so many books and podcasts, and I feel like with all the information, my brain is like scrambled eggs. There are so many different methods, and I understand that not everyone’s size fits all, but I don’t know where to begin.”

Rachel and Greg break down these feelings of confusion and overwhelm into three key elements: not knowing where to start, the massive list of potential changes, and the sheer weight of it all. They offer practical advice on finding clarity and breaking down your goals into manageable steps.

They share actionable tips for overcoming the feeling of being stuck, including identifying your pain points and focusing on one area at a time, setting clear directions and outcomes to guide your efforts, and developing strategies and systems that simplify the change process. They also discuss the importance of eliminating resistance and excuses to boost motivation and make daily progress.

If you’ve been feeling like your brain is scrambled eggs from all the information out there, this episode is for you. Rachel and Greg will help you ask the right questions, make daily progress, and tap into your own capabilities to achieve meaningful results. Tune in and discover how to transform your overwhelm into focused, effective action.

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