Expanding Your Vision

The stronger the connection you have with your inner self, the easier you will be able to expand your vision. By this I mean having the willingness to imagine more for your life.
Low self-confidence usually results in small (or non-existent) dreams. If you don’t believe you are capable or deserving of something better, then naturally you will settle for what you can get.
You may notice your vision automatically expanding as you begin to feel stronger, but you can also make it a more purposeful process. Here is a simple exercise to do this:
First, write a description of where you are in your life right now. Include details about your marital status, friendships, career, financial situation, health and fitness, and overall happiness. Note which areas you are satisfied with, and those you wish to improve.
Then, review the descriptions and ask yourself if you have been holding back in any areas of your life, and if any of those situations can be expanded. For example, you might enjoy your job as an accounting clerk, but you have a secret wish to go further and become an accountant. Lack of confidence may have prevented you from even considering going back to school for a degree, but as you build your confidence you might be feeling a desire to expand that part of your life. Listen to these inner nudges!
You don’t have to take action on them right away, but at least be honest with yourself that you have a desire to accomplish more in your life. For each area of your life, consider ways to expand or improve upon them. Remember, you’re just brainstorming right now, so don’t censor yourself. Just jot down notes and ideas for what you might like to create in your life eventually.
Periodically, revisit these notes and see if you feel ready to make some changes. Ideally, you want to be in a mental state that makes challenges seem exciting, yet still maybe a little nerve-wracking. Hint: if the thought of a particular challenge brings on a full-blown anxiety attack – you’re not ready.
The whole point of expanding your vision is really about expanding your BELIEFS of what is possible for your life. Again, this will begin to happen naturally as your confidence grows, but you should also commit to being proactive with the process.