Things that helping me to change my life positively.

Life changes in so many ways. Sometimes, when I look back I see a totally different version of me. I wouldn't say, I regret it but sure, I wish I could be this one from the beginning. But again, our previous self teaches us and builds us into what we are not.

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This week's question was clear, 'what actions?'

There are surely many things, for me, for you, for every one of us. But it always starts with a single action or thought and then the rest happens.

For me, it was taking the decision to walk against the flow.

Being an outsider by choice is tough. Especially when I was part of the flow. I never thought deeply about what I'm doing in life and where my life is going. I was doing the same thing, millions do. Study>work>career>family. There's nothing bad in this. But I had no depth on this process. It was like, I'm floating in the wind. There was no meaning, no understanding, nothing.

After becoming a mom, it changes the way I used to think about life. My perspective, life goals everything changed. And I saw, something need to change. There must be some change to build a better version of me. I said to myself, enough.

Then the second phase began.

I started to be more grateful, more religious, spiritual, mindful, closer to life so I can understand, can feel the meaning of life, and add value to what I'm doing. I step back a little from materialistic things. Less shopping, basic lifestyle, more charity, donation; you name it.

It was not easy. My family was not supporting me when I leave my career and choose to be a work-from-home person. They thought all my degrees and certificates are going to be useless. Now, when I started a new career path, doing good, became a lot different positively; I receive more appreciation than before for everything.

It was not like 'one action' but a process that helped me change myself. I would say, a total lifestyle change has helped me to reach here. I wouldn't claim, I'm what I wanted to be but I'm on my way and it feels good.