Do you feel like you are stuck in the same routine?
It may be easy to go through the motions of life that are familiar to you.
This is because people often choose patterns of behavior that feel self-protective and easy. While this might make a person feel more secure, it may also be blocking them from fully experiencing life. More specifically, it may be closing them off to certain feelings such as awe, curiosity, and excitement that make life more enjoyable.
Breaking Unhelpful Cycles
In order to break this cycle of comfortability, the first step is to acknowledge that you are feeling stuck. Next, the key is to interrupt the cycle and this can be done in a number of ways.
One effective solution is to change your perspective. This can be done physically or mentally.
For example, if you are able, you can travel to a new place to clear your mind and distance yourself from the current routine you are living in. Another way is to be open to new people, ideas, and experiences. This can slowly introduce newness which can aid you in gaining a new perspective on your life and what is to come.
Another solution is to make small changes within your life. Altering parts of your life can bring clarity to the mind, which allows it to be more open to new aspects of life.
You can start small by changing your routine up by waking up five minutes earlier than you usually do or by incorporating self-care or even by limiting your time on technology. The accumulation of these small changes can overtime help you to feel less stuck and to feel more accomplished.
Exploring Yourself to Find What Moves You
Finding your purpose can also help to switch up your routine by guiding you to what really matters in your life and what really makes you feel alive.
Your purpose is not solely your job or responsibilities or goals, or role such as being a parent. It is much more than that and if your purpose no longer inspires you, you may need to change it to make life more exciting.
Figure out what makes you happy, what you are good at, and what inspires you to help you find your life purpose.
Another helpful tip is to believe in yourself. Be confident that you can reach your goals and move away from your comfort zone. Challenge your self-doubt and push yourself to do activities and tasks that are unfamiliar and new.
As always, you can also talk to a professional for more help. Pacific Coast Psychology Group is here to help you understand why you may be feeling stuck and ways to break the cycle. We can help you change long-established patterns of behavior and experience new ways of life.