Everyone goes through ups and downs. So, it is natural that at certain points we wonder, “How am I going to get my life together?” 

THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU DON’T STAY LOST. 

Even though my life is organized today, doesn’t mean that it was always that way. You could say that my existence used to be pretty messy… 

Before I got my life together, I self-medicated with drugs and alcohol… 

I had a circle of unethical friends… 

And, I kept getting into relationships with immature partners… 

Nonetheless, I overcame all of that and now live a life beyond my wildest dreams.  The best part is that is easier than it sounds, which means YOU can do it too. 

All you need is some planning, elbow grease, and a few tools… 

In this article, I’ll show you how to put all these ingredients together to finally get your life back.  

Why Your Life ISN’T Together

I know this may be hard to believe, but everyone has the same basic reason that their life isn’t together.

Yes, we all have different struggles yet they all have the same point of origin… 

YOU FORGOT THAT LIFE IS A GAME. 

Now, let me explain what I mean… 

Our existence is not meant to be pure survival. It is meant to be fulfilling and exciting — like when you play a game. 

However, games require three things or you will get stuck.:

  1. Freedoms
  2. Barriers
  3. Purposes

You need a balance of freedom and barriers to play a game. Otherwise, there is no game at all. 

Think of it like this… 

If you are playing chess, and any piece could move any way it wanted (total freedom), you could checkmate on the first move. I think you agree that would be very dull… 

BARRIERS ARE THERE TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING. 

The same is true with the game of life

Most importantly, you need purposes. Without that, there is no goal, and the “sport” stops being worthwhile… 

Because of this, we start inventing barriers. Then, we begin the small, toxic games that keep us from getting our lives together.  

So ironically, the first step to getting your own life together is to find BIGGER games… 

Play from a Higher Vantage Point

The key when you want to get your life together is to reach for a higher purpose.

You are probably wondering how adding problems to your life will be your ticket out. 

I’ll illustrate this with an example you’ve more than likely seen for yourself. Let’s say you have a friend who is living a crazy lifestyle… 

This friend is always at the club, staying out late, and overindulging… 

Then, this person finds out they are going to become a parent. 

All of a sudden, giving that child the best life they can is more important than their old life and problems. They may not know how to do it, but they figure it out… 

THEIR PURPOSE COMPELS THEM TO GET THEIR LIFE TOGETHER!

That is why I say that your purpose is your Holy Grail to success. 

High-level games and purposes put you on the right track to get your life together. But now, let’s do over an action plan to take you all the way… 

Get Your Life Together Checklist

At the end of the day, anyone can try and motivate you. But, I’m going to do more than that… 

I’M GOING TO SHOW YOU EXACTLY HOW TO GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER — STEP BY STEP. 

For this reason, I’ve made you a checklist that you can follow as you get your life going in the right direction. 

DON’T SKIP STEPS AND DON’T STOP IF YOU MESS UP!

You will revisit this checklist even once you make it and find you want more from life. So without further ado, let’s get your life together… 

Make the Decision to Get Your Life Together

Look, I know it sounds cliche, but you have to make the decision that you are going to get your life together. 

The fact of the matter is that if you don’t commit and put intention into the universe, it isn’t going to happen. 

YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BY MAKING A CLEAR DECISION AND EVERYTHING TO GAIN. 

Everything incredible that has ever happened doesn’t start with courage… 

It doesn’t start with money or support…

All greatness starts with a choice. 

Isn’t it time you resolved to be better for yourself? 

Recommit to Being Great

As I mentioned before, everyone goes through ups and downs. So, you’re not a failure because you failed on your commitment

YOU CAN’T USE THAT AS AN EXCUSE ANYMORE!

The difference between now and all the other times you tried to succeed before is that there is no stopping…

There is no wallowing in mistakes… 

It is all about moving forward and focusing on your wins. And that brings us to our next step… 

Reflect on When Your Life WAS Together

No matter what circumstances you’re in now, your life wasn’t always so complicated. I guarantee there was a time things were going smoothly. And therein lies the answer… 

REVERSE-ENGINEER YOUR LIFE FROM WHERE YOU WERE LAST DOING WELL!

When you take a look at when your life was together, some critical differences between then and now will become clear. 

AFTER ALL, HINDSIGHT IS 20/20. 

Examine what areas of your life created that condition in the first place, then take on the next step… 

Repeat Successful Actions

At this point in your To-Do-List, you should see two things…

  1. You are doing certain negative things now that you should not be part of your life. 
  2. Or, you are NOT continuing actions that led to your success. 

With these realizations in mind, it’s time to get busy doing everything that worked and quitting the rest. 

I understand that letting go of harmful habits is easier said than done.

They don’t need to be big changes, small steps add up. Developing a routine of self-improvement can go a long way. 

And if you are still having trouble getting your life together, don’t feel ashamed to reach out for help staying accountable. 

We’ll talk about building a strong support system soon. In the meantime, I want you to turn away from the past and start looking ahead… 

Look into the Future — It’s Nicer There

This step is one of the most enjoyable parts of getting your life together because it’s time to daydream.

You heard me right. The next action you are going to take is to envision the legacy you want to build

LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED WHILE MAPPING OUT YOUR IDEAL LIFE. 

In this case, the more detailed the better. Details not only make the vision real to you, but they also prepare you to keep your life together in the long run.

Plan for Obstacles

Something almost supernatural happens when you know how it will look once you get your life together… 

SUDDENLY IT FEELS LIKE YOU CAN PREDICT EVENTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. 

In the same way, you can determine the steps it takes to build your empire, you can foresee the obstacles in your way

The benefit of this is obvious. You can be prepared in advance, and prevent these setbacks so they don’t stop you! 

Even if you never run into those bumps in the road, your preparation immediately creates a sense of empowerment. 

This step puts you in the right frame of mind to choose your inner circle, because no empire has ever been built alone… 

Surround Yourself with People with THEIR Lives Together

Are you hanging out with toxic people? 

As hard as this may be to hear, you can’t get your life together when people around you are dragging you down… 

I encourage you to find people who are working towards — or better yet — reaching the level of success you want. 

REACH UP, LISTEN, AND LEARN. 

Every person I met who has their life together has had mentors and solid support systems in place. And, remember when we talked about repeating successful actions? 

Similarly, we are going to solidify and reinforce your commitment next. 

Mark Your “Date” on the Calendar

Again, I am not just here to motivate you and hype you up… 

I AM GOING TO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER!

For this reason, I am going to have you physically mark a date that you will accomplish your goal. I don’t care how you do this… 

You can set an event on your phone… 

You can circle a date in red on a calendar…

Or, you can hang a sign on your fridge… 

Whatever it takes to keep it in the front of your mind, just do it!

Setting your “date” doesn’t just serve as a reminder, it pulls you towards your goal with a sense of urgency. 

Now that is settled, you are almost at the finish line…

The Final Step to Get Your Life Together

The real key to getting your life together is consistency. 

You may have noticed that the above checklist was establishing good habits, carrying them out, and repeating them. So, here is the final step… 

STAY CONNECTED TO POWER. 

For you, that translates to continuing your personal growth and being a part of first-class groups of people. 

You can do both when you sign up for my Build an Empire Course

There, you can learn more strategies to get your life together and get access to my Empire Elite Facebook group to stay plugged into success. All the details are here

Aside from that, I want you to know that you can get your life together — no matter how hard it seems right now. 

Every successful person has been in a rut. This is just YOURS. 

Build an Empire,

Elena Cardone 

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