Are you a planner, or are you the type of person who just goes with the flow? There may be benefits to both, and chances are, your personality will determine your answer. Some of us naturally enjoy planning, whether it involves a series of spreadsheets and a strict calendar or not. While others are more comfortable with spontaneity. There is one problem with the latter, often when we go with the flow we don't feel as in control of life as we could and that could be the root of a lot of stress.
By planning, you are living life intentionally and taking the wheel. It's going to help you feel more confident and calm no matter what life throws your way. If you allow the universe to guide you, you run the risk of missing out.
You might not pick up on signs meant to direct you, you might take the wrong idea from a message, or have to learn an awful lesson before you understand. Then again, you can experience those same things even if you plan down to the second of your day.
Whether you plan your life or let the universe take you where it will, there are a few tips that will help you ensure your life remains on the path you wish to walk.
1. Does It Bring Joy?
No matter which way you go, joy should be your GPS. When you find yourself experiencing true joy it's a pretty good indication you are doing the right things and that you're on the right track. If you aren't doing the right things, if you're not doing what you should be doing then you're likely to feel deeply unhappy or dissatisfied.
If you're unhappy with a specific area of your life it could be because you've veered off course or the universe might just be telling you to take a chance. If you hate your job, maybe you need to leave it or simply approach it differently. Pay attention to your moments of joy and your moments of pain to get a better understanding of what it's trying to tell you.
2. Pain
Physical pain with no particular cause (such as arthritis, strain from physical activity, etc.) might be a sign that something else is going on. That's the type of thing you can put down to the universe, but it's something to pay attention to even if you're a planner.
Stress can create inflammation and inflammation can cause pain so paying attention to your body is important. You can choose to address it and face it head-on or you can grin and bear it and potentially make matters worse (either through self-medication or missing out on an underlying condition).
3. It's In Your Head
If you can't get something out of your head then someone somewhere is trying to tell you something, whether it's the universe or your inner voice. It's when your subconscious keeps forcing the same dream about work trying to force your hand to make positive changes.
It's the song that gets stuck in your head that has a deeper message if you would just pay attention. If you can't get it out of your head then you need to start listening to the message.
4. Inner Voice
Your inner voice or your intuition is a valuable resource, whether you choose to allow the universe to guide you or you sit down and plan your week meticulously. It's the canary in the coalmine. Your inner voice will let you know when things aren't right. If you struggle to hear yours, meditation can help.
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