When will my life begin? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Linda Blair

Every day, millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

The answer to this question may surprise you. Your life will begin when two important changes take place. Fortunately, these changes are totally within your control. They are attitudes, not circumstances, and both have been chosen by you rather than imposed upon you, although you may not be aware of having made those choices.

The first impediment to living fully right now is the belief that you need to consider all possible options before you commit to anything. We believe in choice – when asked, most people will tell you that it’s better to have lots of choices. That way, most people will say, you’ll make a better decision, and feel happier and more satisfied as a result.

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Stop searching for as many possibilities as you can find and agonising over which one to choose

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