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Today’s Question: What can I do if I’m afraid that life is passing me by?

There you are – you are hurting.  Your life was once great – but now, not so much.  There is pain, there is sadness that can come over you in waves.  Often without warning. Often in the wrong setting . And often at the wrong time.  My heart aches for you.  I’ve been there and I know at times it can feel that there is no way out.  You might have a broken heart.  Hang in there – it can heal, really it can.

One Step Formula

What one little step can you take now?

I don’t mean to oversimplify or make light of your situation – not at all.  But from me to you , the idea of looking forward to something - anything really helped me.  And it might help you too.

So plan a little event – no big deal needed. How about an outing? A class, happy hour, a meeting – anything that you really want to do – that you would truly be happy doing?  It is your plan. Keep it simple.

Often in life we don’t get to make the plans;  we follow along with the plans of others.  But I am asking you now to make a simple plan – to take charge – and make a special plan in your life – for your life.

This simple act gives you a sense of power and contr0l over your life.  And as an added bonus, then you can look forward to doing it.  It is quite uplifiting.  It will lighten your spirits.  And it is not a big production with stress – it’s  just a little deal with no stress.

Just Do It

When it is time for your event - go and have fun.  Leave your relationship problems at the door.  Don’t spend your time looking back.  Make is a “no sadness” zone.  Be in the moment and simply have some fun.

Just a simple tip.  Go give it a try.  After all, you have nothing to lose but a little bit of sadness.

So the answer to today’s question is an NO!  Don’t be afraid that life is passing you by because now you are making plans.

Best wishes to you for a new dawn,  Donna Marie

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Donna Marie Thompson, PhD – The Bouncing Back Now Relationship Coach – is a best-selling author, a Certified Professional Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership Index. Donna Marie is listed as one of America’s Premier Experts in relationships and personal development. She is the host of the “Bouncing Back Now” show on the Real Coaching Radio TV network and the  “Bounce Back”show on webtalkradio.  Donna Marie is a featured relationship expert panelist on the new Conscious View TV series.  She has been the special guest on many radio shows and on the Brian Tracy TV Show as seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox affiliates across the country.  Donna Marie will be showcased on the national TV show “World’s Greatest”  in July 2011.