proúacútive: /pro'aktiv/ (adjective) (of a person, policy, or action) creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen, rather than responding to it after it has happened.

Here are five proactive ways to take control, be accountable to yourself, and live your life in the most accomplished way possible.

1. Set the stage for your life. So many times I've heard people say they want to learn how to play a musical instrument, learn a foreign language, draw, take a vacation or any number of things that would be enjoyable. But at the same time, very often it's all talk and no action.

There are so many things in life to enjoy, but our time on this earth is limited. Be proactive in setting the stage for the rest of your life. Each week, set at least one goal and begin working towards reaching that goal, even if it's only for a few minutes each day.

Don't let your life pass you by without doing the things you've always been meaning to do. Focus each day on being Happy for Life

2. Triumph in your accomplishments. Whether you've just completed a 10K run, or you've just organized your medicine cabinet, be proud of yourself for the things you accomplish each day. What's the sense of doing something, if you can't truly enjoy the satisfaction of having done it?

Every accomplishment is a stepping stone for your next accomplishment. The more satisfied you are with yourself, the more you'll want to do.

3. Count your blessings. Each day, think of at least ten things that make you really happy to be alive--your spouse, your children, your pet, your garden, your health, your home, the moon, the ocean, flowers, trees, puffy clouds--whatever you can think of that makes you smile.

List these ten things each morning, before you start off your day. Carry this list with you, and refer to it throughout the day, especially at those times when you might be feeling a bit stressed. Your list can be a constant provider of positive energy.

4. Eliminate the obstacles one day at a time. What's holding you back from enjoying each day? The ever-growing pile of laundry? The kitchen table stacked with mail? A cluttered living room? A calendar jam-packed with stuff, much of which you don't even want to do? A demanding job?

No matter what the obstacle is, it can be overcome. But you can't expect to overcome all of your obstacles immediately. It takes time, but little by little, you can eliminate or manage each one.

Focus on one of those obstacles each week. For instance, if the laundry pile is bothering you, why not work on that problem this week? Do a load of laundry each day until it's done. Or, if the living room is cluttered, have a 15-minute clean-up session with your family, until it's less chaotic.

You get the picture. The obstacles will only go away, once you decide to focus on getting rid of them.

5. Seize the day. Choose one day each week, and on that day jot down the words, 'Seize the day!' on your calendar. When that day arrives, do something spontaneous that you wouldn't normally do, but is something you could do in one day. Perhaps you might go bowling, go on a picnic, take a dance lesson or flip through a book about astronomy.

Since the things you choose can be experienced in one day, with very little preparation, you'll be more inclined to do them.

Plus, doing something you don't normally do can pull you outside of your comfort zone, adds excitement to your day, gives you the opportunity to experience something new, and builds your self-esteem.

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