Today, so many of us live in a reactive world. Every hour demands of both our time and energy and comes rushing at us every day, and yet, we only have time to react before things get too out of control.

 

Interestingly, not very long ago we lived in a proactive mindset, setting the tone for how we live our lives, and as a result, we were happier, and ultimately more successful.

 

Yet on a daily basis, we react to external things that require our attention and focus: emails, phone calls, texts, bills, meetings, appointments, family obligations, and the constant pursuit of monetary gain. All of these are external demands on our time and energy. Slowly we lose our natural ability to make choices based upon creating a powerful, more fulfilling lifestyle for ourselves.

 

Some choose to cram what they can into their hectic lives in order to "maintain" some semblance of a "normal," happy life, in the form of exercise, yoga, and brief social interactions. Yet these momentary reprises are only a temporary stopgap before the overwhelming demands of life take over again.

 

To compound this exhausting state of being, we see happy people who are living life successfully and passionately, with no seeming overwhelm or stress on their lifestyle. Their lives are rich and full. They're constantly growing and evolving, while shaping their destiny, and we want to figure out how they do it.

 

All of us have the opportunity to reclaim this natural ability to live vibrant, exciting lives that fulfill us and puts us back on target to live a life that is meaningful and purposeful.