In the midst of life’s journey it is easy to get lost in routine and habit. Sometimes those routines and habits include people. You may have heard before that we are the average of the five people with whom we choose to spend the most time.  Simple math. The psychology behind this is that we are greatly influenced by other people – emotionally and behaviorally, especially the five who consume most of our hours.  When we look at this in terms of what we want in life, or the type of life we want to live, happiness is often defined for us by those around us.  Do your ideas of the type of life you want to live or the things you’d like to accomplish match with your top five? Is there someone in your top five that may be holding you back? YOLO – it is important to choose wisely, strategically, and seek like mindedness because the journey has already started. If you’re looking for a change, feel stuck in rut, or feel that you’re not enjoying the journey, look for those that live the way you want to live and bring them into your life.

“If you do nothing unexpected, nothing unexpected happens.” – Fay Weldon