Finding Your Path Back to Balance

Wake Up

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There's a growing hunger for balance in our polarized world. As extremes pull us in opposing directions, how do we find our center and regain peace? Douglas Cottrell tackles this universal struggle with refreshing clarity and practical wisdom.
The journey begins with recognizing you're already halfway there—awakening to the right questions is the crucial first step. Life unfolds in stages, with each decade bringing unique soul lessons. Understanding this progression releases the pressure to have everything figured out at once.
Cottrell offers what may be initially perceived as counterintuitive insight: resistance signals you're on the right path. "The more resistance you get, the harder it is to do, the more beneficial it is to you." What comes easily often leads nowhere, while meaningful growth requires pushing through difficulty. This perspective transforms our relationship with challenges.
Finding your way requires becoming your own person rather than seeking external validation. Too many lose their path by following others' directions or trying to please everyone. True balance emerges when you trust your inner compass and commit to your unique journey.
The practical roadmap Cottrell provides is refreshingly straightforward: decide where you want to be, work backward to create actionable steps, and focus on one goal at a time. Like building a wall brick by brick, success comes through consistent effort toward a clearly defined destination. The key is avoiding the scattered attention that pulls us off balance.
Procrastination emerges as the silent saboteur of balance. When we delay action, doubt and worry expand, often causing us to abandon goals before starting. The antidote lies in decisive action, breaking larger visions into manageable achievements, and committing to finish what you start—staying on the roller coaster ride until the end.
Ready to reclaim your balance? Join us for an episode that will help you chart your course through life's extremes and discover the peace that comes from aligned purpose and action.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to The Wake Up Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Finding Middle Ground in a Polarized World (00:01:04)

3. Overcoming Life's Struggles and Resistance (00:02:17)

4. The Map to Finding Your Way (00:05:29)

5. Faith, Focus, and Following Through (00:08:12)

6. Setting Goals and Taking Action (00:12:23)

7. Closing Thoughts on Finding Balance (00:15:37)

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