But how do I know when it's time to make a change?

Now, the thing that keeps coming up with all of these people's story is: but how do you know when it's time to make a change in your life?

Especially when we're talking about big things, career paths, relationships, financial decisions.

How do we know when we're ready to make a change?

To step outside of what has been comfortable and stepping into the unknown.

Because that's honestly the scariest part about life is the unknown.

Well, what if I do make a change?

What then?

But here's what's kind of funny is we feel like the older we get, the smarter we are, the more life experiences we've had, we're better people of it.

And so we can make better choices.

But isn't it kind of funny that all growing up as children, we are constantly thrust into the unknown because that's how we grow.

That's how we become the people that we are as adults, or because of us being brave as children.

You know, there's that saying, young and stupid, old and wise.

Well, maybe it's not so much young and stupid, but young and brave.

And I would encourage you in your life today, in your adult years, when you're faced with a decision, maybe think back to what would your childhood self have done?

Would they have pondered about it, worried about it, bit off your nails, stressed out, or could they have just taken the leap?

So inside of today's episode, I'm gonna help you with this topic even more.

Exploring this idea of how do I know when it's time to make it change?

Not to be a total pain in the neck, but the truth is the answer to this question lies within the answer to five questions I'm about to ask you.

I have five questions prepared that I really want you to think about, ponder about.

Even if you have to hit pause on this episode after each question to do a reality check.

Wow, does that apply to me?

Or if you're good to listen all the way through, then I would definitely encourage at the end to just stop.

Give yourself a few minutes to just think about what I said, what I asked you, and more importantly, what your initial thoughts were.

Don't think too much about the answers.

Instead, reflect on your instinct, the first thought that came to mind when I ask you these questions.

That's where the answer is.

So let's discover.

Is it time for you to make a change?

Do you ever find yourself asking yourself, so when is life actually going to start?

Like I've been preparing for life.

I've been going to school, I've been doing all the things, but when do I get to finally start really like enjoying life?

If you find yourself asking that question, that's a perfect sign that maybe it's time for you to make a change.

Because I'm here to tell you that you should be living life right now.

No, I understand some things take preparation.

I get it.

We need to get the education required for a certain degree, whatever it is.

But what I'm talking about is being sure that whatever you're doing right now, even if it is preparing for something else, that you're still enjoying life, that you're enjoying the process.

If not, well, maybe it's not for you.

Second question.

Do you ever feel like life just doesn't fit you anymore?

Kind of like, you know, that pair of jeans that you have, that old pair of jeans, your favorite pair of jeans that you love.

And even though they've got some parts that are a little worn out, you just won't throw them away.

And truth has it, to put them on, it's kind of a struggle.

You find yourself laying on the bed, jeans on, struggling to pull them up over your thighs, over your butt.

It's gotten a little bit bigger than it used to be.

Oh, and now it's time to button them and zip them up.

Oh my goodness.

And you finally do it, and you're like, woo, but now you can't breathe.

Well, sometimes life is like those pair of jeans.

It just doesn't fit you.

And why?

Because we change.

As people, we grow, we become bigger, better, different people based on the life that we live.

And so for some reason, society has taught us that in terms of careers, that we should choose a career and stick with it and we stay there until we retire.

Well, yeah, maybe in an ideal setting, that is awesome.

If it's something that you love and you continue to love, well, then that is amazing.

But if not, then forget this whole idea that we're not allowed to change.

Because sometimes life doesn't fit us anymore.

We've become a different person.

That style of jeans no longer looks good on us.

That size no longer fits.

So here's the thing: if life feels like it doesn't fit you anymore, maybe it's time to go shopping for something new, a change of wardrobe.

Do you find yourself on Monday morning already dreaming about five o'clock on Friday?

Or when it's five o'clock on Friday, are you already having nightmares about eight o'clock on Monday?

Well, I'm all about having fun in life.

And I'm all about having things to look forward to, fun things.

Because yes, I get it.

The truth is, life can't always be absolutely hysterical, a blast, fun all the time.

But maybe it could be.

Maybe Monday through Friday doesn't have to be a nightmare where the dream is only Saturday and Sunday.

Because if it's to the point that you literally are dreading Monday morning all weekend, and it gets in the way of you even enjoying your time off because you're so upset for what's to come, please do yourself a favor and consider making a change.

Because I'm here to tell you that you may think that you're doing the right thing by sticking it out, but I'm telling you this it's not good for you.

It's not good for those around you, your family.

You think you're doing the right thing by providing for your family.

Well, I'm here to tell you your family realizes it.

They can see it in you.

They sense it on the weekend.

They realize, wow, there's something wrong with mom.

Wow, dad doesn't seem happy anymore.

Or it's your spouse.

And now you're starting to think that there's something wrong with your relationship.

No, the truth of the matter is, is what you're doing Monday through Friday is sucking the life out of you.

If that's you, again, maybe it's time to make a change.

Number four, do you feel at times in life like you've quit swimming the laps and instead are stuck in the middle of the pool treading water?

The feeling that you're stuck, that no matter how hard you try, you can't move forward.

You can't even go backwards.

You're literally just stuck in neutral.

You're left treading water.

And you know if you stop, you're gonna sink.

That is a perfect example of when a change is not just something you want to do, but you need to do.

Because I'm here to tell you that there is no worse feeling than being stuck.

I don't want that for you.

If you are in that stage of your life where you feel stuck, please look at your life and really reconsider things.

And I'm here to tell you that quite possibly that is a sign that you have to make a change.

Because where you are does not have to dictate where you end up.

You can get out of that pool.

You don't have to stay treading water in that pool just because you can't move forward or go backwards.

Get out of the pool and find a new pool, a better pool, a bigger pool where you can get back to swimming laps, backstroking, loving life.

Because I'm here to tell you that this life, it's too precious, it's too short for you to feel stuck in it.

This world is so big.

It's so big, it's so vast, it's so beautiful, but it can be hard.

Make the change.

Do what you have to do to get out of where you are so you can get back to living again.

My fifth question, last question for you.

Do you find yourself getting defensive about this subject?

Are you already a little bit irritated at me?

You're like, wow, I used to like this podcast.

I kind of thought I liked Kevin, but he's kind of ticking me off.

He's asking questions that just really irritate me, get under my skin.

Like, who does Kevin think he is to ask me these kind of questions?

A change?

I don't need a change.

Well, you know what?

The truth is, a lot of times we get super defensive over stuff that's true.

We oftentimes get super defensive and we resist change when we need it the most.

And so if that's you, I encourage you to spend some time to reflect about this, to listen to what I'm saying.

That if you're upset about this topic, but yet you've not been able to click off of this podcast because you're drawn in, well, I'm talking directly to you.

That there's something in your life, work, relationship, something, something that needs to change.

And I'm here to tell you that you're worthy of that change because you are worthy to live the life you dreamed of living.

And I'm here to tell you you're able to have it.

Sometimes we just have to make the hard decisions.

We have to do the hard things, make the changes to be able to discover what's on the other side.

And well, that's today's episode.

Those five questions to answer the main question.

How do you know when it's time to make a change?

Well, I hope you've just discovered what that answer is.

If you've enjoyed today's episode, but maybe would like to reach out to me, as I do work as a life and business coach, helping people make the hard decisions in their life, making big changes all the time.

If you'd like help with that, please reach out to me.

My contact information is in the episode show notes.

And I would be glad to talk with you, offer you just, you know, a free one-on-one breakthrough session where we can look at whatever's going on in your life and figure out maybe some changes you can make so that we get you set on a path to life that you really love.

Because as I said, and I can't say it enough, this life, it's meant to be lived.

And I want this podcast to inspire you to live it.

Until next time, I hope that you have an absolutely beautiful day.

And remember, don't be scared of change.

Embrace it.

Embrace the new chapter.

Turn the page with enthusiasm because you know, we never know what's ahead.

And that's the exciting thing about life is what's on the other side of change.