If you’re not careful, it’s easy to get so comfortable with your routine that you’re eating the same foods, listening to the same music, talking to the same people everyday without even noticing. While there’s nothing wrong with doing what you like, it’s a surefire way to shelter yourself from the big, exciting world full of things you’ve yet to experienced.
While change can be scary, you’ll be opening yourself up to the world, and learning more about yourself. Try starting out small at first- like trying a new restaurant for dinner or wearing your hair a new way- to ease yourself into the new.
Take a look at these 4 reasons why you should try something new everyday.
4. Boost your confidence.
You’ve probably heard the saying “you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take” when you were growing up. While it’s a little corny, it’s also 100 percent true. When you try something new, you’re challenging yourself, and giving yourself the opportunity to be brave.
We often belittle our skills, but you’d be surprised at how much you’re actually capable of. When you try something new, you’re giving yourself the chance to rise to the occasion, and even if you do fail, you’ll be proud that you took a chance and put yourself out there.
3. Learn to accept failure.
Failure is a necessary part of life, however we live in a failure aversive society where people would do anything to avoid failure. Our ego’s try to convince us that failure is the bad for us, but it helps us learn, grow as people, and be more patient. The more you experience failure and learn to accept it as part of life, the easier it will be to try new things, and take chances.
While you might be resistant to trying something new each day, it will get easier as you find out that failing isn’t actually bad for you.
2. Live without regret.
As people get older, one of the biggest regrets is not taking chances. We can get so wrapped up in self-doubt and anxiety when approaching a new situations that we end up doing nothing, and living with the ‘what-ifs’ instead.
By doing something new each and everyday, you’ll not only learn to swallow your fear and pride, but you’ll also be prepared to take a chance during those crucial moments where you have the opportunity to change your life.
1. Break free of your comfort zone.
It’s so easy to get caught up in a routine and become so comfortable with your day to day life that you become bored of life. However, if you think of the moments you felt most alive and happiest, I’d bet they were times you were doing something new or unusual.
We often think that our ‘everyday’ has to be boring, and that those exciting moments only occur on exceptional days, but you can experience that love and thrill of being alive by opening yourself up to trying something new each and every day.
Have you ever intentionally tried to do something new each day? Were you glad you did? Share with us in the comments below.
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