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Cut down on choice
Life is riddled with choice. Mac or PC? Green cashmere or orange merino wool? Fresh Scent or lavender?
While choice is a pleasant reminder that we are all individuals, it can also sometimes be the limiting factor towards eternal joy. Ok, so I'm not saying that your choice in laundry detergent smell is going to dictate how happy your life is, but offering yourself too many options can lead to anxiety, fear and avoidance which all can limit change.
To avoid getting bogged down by the myriads of available options, introduce change into your life gradually:
- Pick two or three of the available options and start there. Example: Do you have a huge book of exercises and aren't sure where to start? Flip to a random page and perform those two exercises first. From there you can gain a better understanding of your body and decide where to go next.
- Ask someone knowledgeable for help. If you don't have the time or money devoted to getting a personal trainer, just walk right up to one of them at the gym and ask them what two exercises they would start with. It is likely that they will be willing to help you out or at least point you in the right direction.
Seize oppurtunity
The weekend rolls around and you have every intention of ticking some boxes on that to-do list which is seemingly never ending. Saturday morning the phone rings; its a friend that you haven't spoken to in ages asking if you want to join her and a couple friends (who you don't know) for a day of barbeque and beach volleyball. You have all these errands to run and just feel a little uneasy about tagging along with her friends.
Tying yourself down to a schedule may help you stay more organized but it may also be what is keeping you stuck in one place! Instead of letting the fear of the unknown hold you back, chuck the to-do list (the dry-cleaning will likely still be waiting there for you tomorrow) and take a leap of faith. Who knows what could happen! You could meet that integral person who can help change your career path or the significant other you have always longed for.
Spontaneity can sometimes mean walking into the unknown blindfolded. Go in prepared enough to keep your negativity at bay and open-minded enough to get the full experience:
- Plan an escape route-- Take your own car or make sure you know the best mode of transport to take to get home.
- Go with a change of clothes in case the day gets carried away into the night and you want to keep rockin'.
Are you one of those that hates change? Why do you think that is?
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10 comments:
Hi Rupal,
Change...that one thing we can be sure of...
I think I'm pretty good with change - although - if I look closely - there are times I avoid it too. It's usually related to some fear of the unknown. I like you friend example - this is a great one for me - and it is because I am definitely more comfortable passing up this opportunity. And your point is well taken - this could be the start of something great - you just never know.
So, today I'll leave with the idea that I CAN let myself be more open to change!
I was at the airport yesterday, and remarked to one of the employees that with all the new rules, I wished for things to be simple again. She was 22 y.o. and agreed! I went on to say, I didn't realize things used to be simple, but I sure did now :-)
As with most things, I'm a mixed bag when it comes to change. Most of the time I welcome it, sometimes I pursue it, and, on occasion, I get in bed and pull the covers over my head to avoid it. But that's what makes life interesting and invigorating. :)
Hi!
I love change!. With change we continue to grow and expand our comfort zones. I think if one settles into a rut, life can become pretty monotonous. Very nice post Rupal!
I rather like change although after a long series of changes I need to stop for a while and assess what's happened.
Not too much change at once, please. There's a list of things I'm actively trying to change, and a lot of things I want to keep from changing (like daily yoga--it took me more than ten years to get there, and I'm staying!) and a bunch in the middle that might be good changes or bad.
That may be my motto: "It all depends."
Mary Anne in Kentucky
A few changes at a time is what worked for me. I'm still making changes when I'm ready for them. Usually boredom is an indication. :)
I need my schedule though. I get nothing done without it. It exists mainly for workouts and getting my work done. After that, I'm flexible.
Lance-- I am like that at times too! Glad to hear you are going to try to be open to change!
Dr J-- Ha, Thanks for sharing your story!
Cammy-- Totally agree with you :)
Mark-- Routine makes life boring for me too!
Leah-- it is definitely good to take the time and re-evaluate Thanks for bringing up that point!
Mary Anne-- LOVE the motto!
antgirl-- sometimes schedules are your lifesaver!
~rupal
The ability to embrace change is unique in the world. We like routine since it keeps things in order. People demand it by all working 9 to 5 jobs, eating at the same time of day and waking at the alarm in the morning. It's very hard for individuals to accept this so I'm inspired that you can break ranks.
Change is good, even if sometimes I don't embrace it as much as I ought to. Most of the time I'm pretty good at welcoming it. We've got to learn to adapt!
Also I was in a fit of giggles when I saw that comic. Too cute and funny.
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