Every day, we make choices that shape our future. Often, we don’t even realise that our personality is shaping our life as we fall prey to our habits. Stuck in a cycle of repetitive thoughts, choices, experiences, and feelings, we tend to forget that we have the power to change our lives.
But the secret to a brighter future lies in the decisions you make today, tomorrow, and all the days to come. Your habits and daily decisions are the powerful tools at your disposal – the tools you will need to create a better tomorrow.
As we delve deeper into the topic of personal transformation, you will discover the profound impacts of your thoughts and choices at various levels, understand how we can challenge ourselves to step outside our comfort zone, and walk the path to a brand new life.
The Cycle of Repetitive Choices and Its Impact on Our Lives
Our personality, defined by the repetitive cycle of our thoughts, feelings and actions, keeps us in a self-created loop that hinders our growth. To truly change our life is to break free from this loop – a task that requires your courage, discipline, and above all, self-love.
To prioritise yourself might sound selfish, but once you make the commitment to give to yourself you can fully be there for others. Remember – charity begins at home.
The book ‘Five Regrets of the Dying’ echoes a similar sentiment. The number one regret people had at the end of their lives was not living the life they genuinely desired but rather conforming to the expectations of others.
To create the life of our dreams we must dare to make different decisions, break out of our habituated behaviours, turn our world 180 degrees and face a new direction.
This step into the unknown will give birth to unimaginable opportunities. Opportunities that can’t reveal themselves to you in your known familiar life.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Challenge yourself to step outside your comfort zone
- Dare yourself to make decisions that oppose your norm
- Bring awareness into the negative self-talk and take action regardless
- Make time to develop your mindfulness and self-awareness
How Our Choices Affect Us at a Neurological, Chemical, and Genetic Level
Our habits do more than simply shape our daily experiences, they also mould us on a neurological, biochemical and genetic level.
Something you might not be aware of is that when you make changes to your personality – you also make changes to your brain and body. Thinking and choosing in new ways, carves out new neurological circuitry in our brain.
For example, if you began learning piano today, in a short period of time the parts of your brain involved in learning music would form new and stronger neurological connections as a reflection of your daily practice.
Repeated actions taken over time changes the very structure of our brain.
How Your Choices also Change Your Body
Having new experiences also turns on different hormonal centres to produce brand new feelings and emotions. Since our thinking, actions and feelings create our personality – when you make changes to your personality – you will lay the foundations of a brand new you.
Your continued efforts to think and feel in new ways are literally reflected in your brain and body.
The incredible field in science of Epigenetics shows us that our behaviours and experiences can even change our genes. Epigenetics literally means ‘above the gene’ and teaches us that our thoughts, actions, and emotional states impact our gene expression.
When you chose to venture into the unknown and break the monotony of your everyday life, you activate new genetic sequences.
What scientists have shown is the decisions you make today are rewiring your neurological and biological code for tomorrow.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Embrace the unknown to rewire your brain
- Seek out new experiences and step into unfamiliar territories
- Your new personality will unlock your full genetic potential
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Personal Reflection: A Journey from Near-Death to a Life of Purpose
Speaking from personal experience, I can testify to the transformative power of new decisions.
After a severe high speed car accident that left me with a broken back, 44 pieces of metal in my head, and 7 days in a coma, I decided to change my future. I refused to let my memorised familiar feelings shape my destiny.
Instead, I chose to make brand new decisions that were the polar opposite to my previous ones, which eventually carved out a new path for me. In the midst of deep hardship and pain I made a promise to my mum that I would follow my dreams and change my life.
As you now know, that promise changed me neurologically, emotionally, and genetically – and I became someone else!
I realised the old personality I’d created wasn’t up to the task of building the life I wanted. I had to become someone else to create the world I desired.
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Actionable Takeaways:
- The power to change your life is in your hands
- True transformation requires you to make new decisions
- Commit to trying new things each week
- Remember the rewards will far outweigh any challenges
How Do I Make the Most Out of My Life?
What I know is this – your life is not a dress rehearsal; it’s the main event. If you’re unsatisfied with where you are and how your life currently looks, know that change is absolutely possible. Your brain and body have all the hardware required to make your new life a reality.
You don’t need a dramatic event or a near-death experience to realise your limitless potential. You have the power to rewrite your future, to define the legacy that you want to leave behind, the impact you want to make, and the love you want to share.
Caring for yourself is a fundamental part of the process. To value your hopes and dreams enough to take consistent action is the key to unlocking your future potential. Once you fully commit, you’re ready to initiate real change, a process that requires your persistence and courage.
Actionable Takeaways:
- Show yourself love and kindness
- Prioritise your well-being
- Get clear on your values
- Keep taking steps that lead towards a fulfilling life
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Final Thoughts
Our lives are a reflection of a series of choices and habits stitched together over time to shape the reality we experience. We may not always realise it, but each decision, each action, and all of our habits have immense power over our future. Remember – your personality sculpts your life.
As intimidating as the unknown may sound, your commitment to your new life will be deeply liberating. You have the power to rewrite your story and change your future for the better. It’s your mindset that holds all the cards.
You will need courage, discipline, and a dash of rebellion against the familiar. It can be daunting and uncomfortable, but change is the only path to personal growth.
But let’s not forget that you are embarking on an empowering journey of self-discovery and evolution. I am living proof you can learn to turn discomfort and uncertainty into excitement for the new life you’ll be creating!
In the end, I hope you to remember this:
You are capable of change, you are worthy of living the life of your dreams, and you are fully capable of becoming anyone you want to be. Life is not a rehearsal; this is the real deal. So, choose to live it authentically, with passion and purpose, and most importantly – live it lovingly.
With every choice you make, every habit you form, and every day you live, remember that you hold the power to shape not just your future but also the person you become.
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Finally, let me ask you this…
Who do you really want to be? How do you want to live? What world do you want to create?
In Gratitude
Damien Horton
Limitless Initiatives
