Sometimes we can feel like we’re stuck in a never-ending loop of sameness, doing the same things day after day. We get stuck in routines and feel as though we’re going nowhere. If this sounds familiar, and you lack motivation, it may be time to break free from the every day and work toward changing your routine, exploring new horizons, and getting out of your comfort zone. Let’s dive deep into what that could look like and how changing up your day-to-day, can have significant benefits in your life.
Why We Love Our Comfort Zones
There’s safety in comfort and that is one of the main reasons we enjoy staying and living within our comfort zones. Our brains tell us to avoid anything that is outside of the norm, for our own safety. So, when we fall into living within our comfort zones, it’s technically not our fault. Our brains are hard-wired to work this way.
The problem though with living within your comfort zone is that it can cause you to miss certain opportunities in your life. The entire world exists right outside of your comfort and it does take some discomfort to allow you to grow. That’s why it is so important to try to do things that make you a little nervous. Doing so can transform your life and allow you to grow and change for the better.
How Changing Your Routine is Beneficial to Your Well-Being
Changing your routine every once in a while can have significant benefits to your well-being. When we get into a routine and start doing the same things day in and day out, we can get stuck. By changing things up, we allow our brains the opportunity to see the world in new ways; and experience new things.
Sometimes a change in routine can lead to a new interest. This gives us the confidence to go after lofty goals that we normally would shy away from. Plus, not only does it expand our comfort zone, but changing our routine can also keep us on our toes. It’s hard to get bored when you’re doing new and different things regularly.
Changing Your Routine: How Mixing Things Up Can Keep You Safe
Those of us who live regimented lives; taking the same route to work every day, having lunch at the same restaurants, using the same walking path day after day for our morning walks, may feel like we’re consistent creatures of habit. But, have you ever considered that your habits and strict schedule are putting you in danger?
Being so predictable that you have a routine can make you more vulnerable. If someone had been watching you for a length of time, they’d know your daily schedule and you could potentially become a predicable target. Also, when you do change up your routine, and for example, take a different route to work, you’re more aware of your surroundings. We pay attention when in unfamiliar areas vs those that we’re accustomed to. This puts you at an advantage. So, if you can, try to change your behaviors, so as not to draw attention to yourself.
Breaking free from the daily grind and changing your routine can be like a breath of fresh air in your life. It’s the key to discovering new passions, boosting creativity, and promoting personal growth. And, surprisingly, it’s also a powerful tool for staying safe by making you less predictable and more adaptable. Start small, make small changes here and there, and embrace the new and different. Yes, your comfort zone is cozy and controllable, but there’s a world outside of it just waiting to be explored. Embrace something new and different and watch your life change right before your eyes.
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