Take action for your life now!

Very often, individuals find themselves deliberating entirely too long on a goal they wish to achieve in life. Explanations to why things have not progressed along turn into unreasonable excuses: "I can't get a decent-paying job because I don't have a degree," "I can't finish writing my book because I have too many obligations," "I can't go back to school because I am too old now." Believe me, I have heard it all. Your future is in your hands!

It is easy to start looking for a scapegoat for all the things we think we cannot do or have not done. Part of the main reason why people do not move in a forward motion is because they begin to deliberate on all the reasons of why they cannot accomplish something. Instead of remaining in an idle position in life, try to think of all the reasons why you can achieve goals by using a forward-thinking attitude.

Take out a notebook and start writing down all the things you want to achieve in your life. For example, whether it is going back to school to get a degree, getting a different job, or if you want to have a quality relationship with someone, you must write down an agenda of what it is you need to do in order to attain those things. Want a degree? What must you do in order to earn it? Well, first you will need to figure out what job it is you want. So if you like animals, maybe you want to become a veterinarian or even a vet tech. What area of studies are necessary in order to attain the desired position? If you do not know, then you need to take the first step by reaching out to a local school counselor to determine what classes are necessary. If you are limited on time and funds, the counselor can also give you some tips and resources on how to still achieve your educational goals without having to sacrifice more than necessary.

The same holds true for finding a loving relationship. If you are sitting at home, surfing the Internet all the time and not spending enough time out in your community, then you may want to write something like: "Spend more time at local parks, go shopping more frequently, visit the museum, go to social gatherings more often." If you are spending more time in your apartment or house than you are doing things outside of your home, chances are you will not meet a significant other because you are hiding from social involvement. The hardest part about meeting and falling in love with someone is making the time to get outside of your comfort zone. If you are not sure how to approach someone, perhaps you can look online and in your local library for communication tips. After all, every relationship begins with a simple, "Hello."

Long story short, there is no time like the present time to get onto a path to progress by initiating action on your own behalf. Sitting idly by waiting for things to fall into your lap will get you nowhere. Taking the appropriate steps to achieve your dreams and goals is the start to realizing those dreams and goals. Yes, you may have to invest some of your time and funds to get what it is you want, but when you do, it will all be worth it. For what are you waiting? Get started today!

Joan Marie Ambrose

Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker