Don't fear the outside of the box

Maybe you've lived in the same area your entire life, had the same friends, gone to the same places and you're feeling a little trapped.

If you feel like you're stuck in a box, in a rut, doing the same thing day in, day out, and desperately need a change — be encouraged!

The change you need is already on the inside of you.

God created each and every person on the planet with the inherent gifts, talents and wisdom needed to navigate through every part of their lives.

You just have to dig deep to stir up that fire and the gifts of God already in you. Spend time in prayer, reading God's word and begin to tap into new areas of your creativity.

Make a decision and an effort to get fired up about life, love and your purpose again. Don't stay in a place of indifference.

Be selective

If you find you feel a bit discouraged after you share your dreams with certain individuals, you need to remember everyone may not understand or see your long-term vision.

So be selective about whom you share your dreams with. Make sure you share your vision with people who will be your biggest cheerleaders and supporters.

There are many people who will rally behind you, but unfortunately there are some dream assassins out there, people who will quickly take what you believe and shoot it down.

So protect your hopes and your heart and connect with others who propel you into your destiny. As you change for the better and break the status quo within your circle of friends, remember everyone may not support or understand you. But keep moving forward because great visionaries always see outside of the box.

Avoid perfection paralysis

Don't wait for the perfect moment to feel you have the right amount of time and money to begin working your dreams. Start now. Start small.

Even start out scared if you have to, but just get those wheels turning.

A lot of people feel like they have to wait until they have full confidence and feel fearless before they begin pursuing their dream. But what they may not realize is many of us pursue our purpose despite the fear.

If we wait until there's no sense of nervousness, we may never get started. Take a few small steps every week toward achieving your goals. Eventually you'll look back and realize each of those small steps created one great leap of faith in your life.