5 Signs You're Not Living Up to your Potential

Do you often spend time thinking about all of the awesome things you WISH you could be doing instead of what you actually are doing? Here are 5 signs that you're not truly living up to your potential, and that you are meant for more...

1. You frequently daydream
Do you find yourself letting your mind wander, dreaming up all the possibilities that await you in this world? Thinking about the places you'd travel to, the people you'd meet, the difference you could make in the lives of others? Do you find it difficult to concentrate at your current job, or during class? Do you often feel like you were meant for more than the ho-hum life you are currently living? Whether it's learning how to surf, building orphanages in Africa, or becoming a best selling author, daydreaming is a sign that you are longing for more. 


2. You're a researching machine
Do you spend several hours a week, or a day, researching how to make your day dreams happen? Do you have everything planned out down to the last detail of what type of font you'll use on the cover of your first published book? Do you put off other responsibilities to spend time researching, you know, like that huge project that is due next week that you have put on hold so you could Google "best time of year to fly to Africa". A lot can be said about what you choose to spend your time focusing on; if your focus is constantly on something other than your current reality, maybe it's time to start making some changes. Jusssst saying. 


3. Boredom is a regular occurrence for you
Boredom is a clear sign that the life you are living doesn't excite you, or can't hold your interest.  Maybe you're not sure what excites you, but you know for certain that it's not sitting behind a desk, at a job you hate, seeing how long you can  be on Facebook before someone walks by forcing you to pretend you're working (be honest, we've all been there). If you're constantly finding yourself bored, start trying new things! Figure out what does excite you, what it is that makes you feel alive. Boredom is a signal that you need to step out of your comfort zone and start trying new things!


4. You don't follow through
Remember all those awesome daydreams, and all the research you have done trying to figure out how to make it a reality? Remember how instead of taking action and following through, you decided to tell yourself you were bored and started watching Netflix instead of actually booking that flight to Africa. People who aren't fully living up to their potential often get stuck in this category, they lack the follow through to actually pursue all their awesome ideas. If you find yourself struggling to follow through, start making a plan to take baby action steps that will get you closer to your goals. Sometimes, seeking professional help to assist you in identifying what is holding you back can be a great starting point. 


5. Putting other's needs/wants before your own is your M.O.
Do you constantly sacrifice your dreams for others? Are you putting your plans on the back burner to accommodate someone else's plans? I'm not talking about being courteous and giving/taking with important people in your life. What I'm referring to is the constant, insistent dismissal of your own goals and plans so that you don't upset that status quo, so that others are comfortable and thriving while you are left in the same place you were a year ago. If you find yourself putting others needs/wants before your own, working with a professional can help you identify what is driving this pattern, and help you work through it. It's time you start living up to your full potential, instead of just helping everyone else get to theirs. 


Working with a professional can help you work through these challenges, identify self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and get you on the path towards a life that you're excited about! Contact Kaela to set up a free 30-minute consultation today #208.610.3561. 

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