Breaking Free: The Art of Living Consciously

Ever struggled to break free from an old habit such as smoking, overeating, or procrastination, only to fall back into your old ways? Such roadblocks come from patterns of unconscious behavior that are ingrained in us, leading to frustration and missed opportunities. 

The remedy is conscious living. By learning to live consciously, you can take control, overcome limiting behaviors, and unlock your potential to achieve meaningful goals. 

Think back to the excitement of a New Year’s resolution, only to feel it unravel within weeks. I’ve been there, giving up too soon, feeling like a failure, and wondering what was wrong with me. That cycle of frustration and doubt felt endless. But I realized lasting change doesn’t come from yearly promises. Instead, I chose to live intentionally every day. Now, I feel fulfilled, in control, and aligned with what truly matters. Living consciously isn’t just about breaking bad habits—it’s about unlocking your potential and making intentional choices that reflect your true self.  

Imagine stepping into each day with clarity and purpose, creating the life you truly deserve. When you live consciously, you make choices based on who you are and what you truly want in life. To do this, you must not only be aware of yourself, but you must not allow outside influences to get in the way. Opinions about your abilities that have been thrown at you from a very young age should not be allowed to box you in. After all, others can never know your heart and mind the way you do! 

Living consciously means getting past all that noise. It’s not easy, but if you want to reach your full potential, it must be done. Here are just a few ways you can break free of what’s holding you back:  

• Don’t react… Act!  – How many times have you thought people or circumstances were standing in the way of you achieving your goals? You felt hurt, rejected, angry. Maybe you lashed out or simply threw your hands in the air. Guess what? It wasn’t the world that just knocked you down; you did it to yourself. Learn to shake off the blow and try again, this time with you in charge. Which brings us to the next tip: 

• Take charge of yourself – You can never own anyone else’s life, but you can own yours. Taking charge of yourself means being self-aware and acting according to your own values and goals. If you don’t, chances are someone else will step in and take charge of your life for you.  

• Be Aware – Every first-year journalism student learns the five W’s and one H:  Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. You should be asking yourself these same questions every day about yourself and about what is happening around you. Who am I? What is my goal? When is the best time to act? Where do I start? Why am I doing it this way? How do I best approach the problem? These are only examples – you will find the five W’s and H apply in many, many situations. 

Living consciously is an art, and like any art, it takes time and practice to perfect. Ready to break free from old patterns and unlock your full potential? Take the first step toward living consciously—contact Venus Mastermind today at https://www.venusmastermind.com and start your journey to a more fulfilling life!