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[...] things are ticking along nicely but then it starts to get boring. That’s when you need to shake up your life or inject new life into what you’re already doing. Here’s [...]

By: Dave Doolin

Dave Doolin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:39:43 +0000

“Give fear the finger.”

I like that. I’m going to do that today.

Look up Parkour or Freerunning for urban movement training. Fascinating stuff. I used to practice a form of that when I was a caver: move with least energy. All rock climbers do this.

I think I’ll shake it up right now by stepping away from the computer.

By: Leighann Garber

Leighann Garber — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:50:14 +0000

Fantastic post! I especially agree with #1. I’ve been traveling for the last 2 years, plus a year in Belize, and being an expat has really changed my life. Interestingly enough, your ways to change without moving away are all things I have experienced because of traveling!

By: Annabel Candy

Annabel Candy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:49 +0000

Robin – agree with you on a – it’s firing me up. Movie running sounds fun too but I guess you need to be fit first. Exercising and getting fit does give you renewed energy.

I’ve always wanted to try that urban climbing where they jump over walls and across buildings but movie running sounds more accessible:)

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:56:01 +0000

Hi Annabel,

I love the topic “shake up your life and feel energized” – and after reading your excellent post I’m inspired to add a few ideas from my own experience:

a) INSPIRE OTHERS: give inspirational speeches to community groups e.g. people overcoming cancer, senior citizens and schools. It’s incredibly exciting to do, and gives back to the community;

b) GET SUPER-FIT: really get whole-body fit. I mean flexible, strong, co-ordinated, cardio – the works. Nothing beats the exhilaration of having boundless energy – unstoppable energy in huge reserves;

c) TRY MOVIE-RUNNING: this builds on point (b) and is a fantastic way to experience spine-tingling excitement. Ever seen Will Smith run down a crowded city street in one of those action movies, clothed in his civies? That’s movie-running i.e. act like one of those actors, and just run at full pace down a crowded street (being very careful not to actually bump into or annoy anyone).
It’s about dodging cars, avoiding oncoming pedestrians and keeping a focused, but fun look on your face as you dash like crazy. I’ve done it many times, and it’s a blast. Most times people just look at you as if you are a plain clothed cop or something.

Thanks, Annabel.

Best to you and your ever-expanding readership.

Robin

By: Infinite Journey

Infinite Journey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:11 +0000

really great tips Annabel.
11. Tai Chi or QIGong
they’re great both physical and mental

wish you all the best and keep it going

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:49 +0000

I nearly once moved abroad, but then met my partner and decided to stay. Now I’m doing numbers 2-4 and it feels amazing. Since quitting my job, I feel free. I feel I have an outlet for all of my positivity and passion that has been showing in baby glimpses in the last little while.

I also love number 8 and have to say that the blog world has introduced me to beautiful people all around the world and for that I am incredibly thankful.

Another fantastic post Annabel. I don’t think I could have found your blog at a better time.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:37:09 +0000

Hi Annabel – certainly moving abroad (I went to South Africa) allowed me to declutter .. fraid I brought some of Africa back with me! Stpping out of ones comfort zone is so important on the learning process – just doing the same thing day in day doesn’t help anyone.

It is our responsibiltiy to get on with our own lives and take control of our self to do that .. and lead to those bigger things that we know we can achieve.

Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories

By: Fida

Fida — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:40 +0000

Wow, great advice Annabel. I had to laugh though when I came to the first paragraph – Move abroad – it’s pretty drastic for most of the people – but so true. I did it. So many of my friends complain about their life, their rut, and that they so much would like to do what I did. When I tell them to just stop and start to live their dream I get to hear that I am the lucky one. When I tell them, well, just do it – I always get tons of answers why they cannot. It’s really mostly fear of change, fear of the unknown and fear of failure. I just came along a quote today: Cloning Confucius: If you quit your dreams, nobody cares. But you’ll always know!

By: Annabel Candy

Annabel Candy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:21:59 +0000

Bradley – we are all trying. That’s the point of coming here – to remind us to keep trying and never give up. As long as you are trying you are winning.

As for fear. Maybe my series on how to Give Fear the Finger will help you:) I hope these article will help you put fear back in its box.

Give Fear the Finger and Live the Life You Want: http://www.getinthehotspot.com/2009/05/11/give-fear-the-finger-and-live-the-life-you-want/

Overcoming Fear – Turn Fearful Into Fierce: http://www.getinthehotspot.com/2009/09/25/turn-terrified-into-terrific/