Live What You Love

What do you do when something breaks down? Let’s say your car or your computer or your plumbing stops working. What do you do—after you stop cursing? It’s pretty obvious: you either call a repair person or you fix it yourself. And if it’s something important, you do it right away. That’s just common sense. But here’s the point: if you wouldn’t hesitate to fix a lamp, why hesitate to fix your life?

Obviously, the stakes are different but which, in fact, is more important—your stuff or your life? What if it’s your job that needs to be fixed? Or a business that needs to be started? Maybe it’s a relationship that needs to end. Maybe you need to move closer to work or you need to move someplace far away. Whatever. If something in your life is broken, take it upon yourself to fix it.

We know how overwhelming this can seem, and we also know how essential it is to think carefully before making life changes. But just as you sometimes get help repairing your possessions, there’s help available for making life repairs. Our 5-step D.R.E.A.M. guide to changing your course is one place to start.

Remember:
- Decide what you want to change
- Research your options—knowledge always trumps fear
- Evaluate the most feasible option
- Act to make your plan real
- Maintain your dream to make sure it lasts