Motivational experts recommend stepping out of your comfort zone for spiritual, personal, and mental growth. The day-to-day encumbrances that constitute our lives tend to lock us into cycles or spirals.
These monotonous lifestyle behaviors are choices. We have free will to take the proverbial bull by the horns and make positive changes to our lives. Today, we’re going to look at a bucket list of 5 things to try to shake things up. Let’s get to it!
Stop what you’re doing right now!
How’s that for something challenging? It’s a mindset we are trying to tinker with. So many of us are fixated on what we are doing, that we forget to stop, breathe, and take stock of the situation. It’s incredibly important to be cognizant of the now.
The past is gone. And the future doesn’t belong to us. Now is all we have. Inhale. Exhale. You have just refocused your energy, your attention, and your purpose from whatever you were doing.
It’s important to do that every day; a veritable attitude of gratitude. So next time you get caught up in a vicious cycle of never-ending tasks, chores, duties, or responsibilities, take a moment to stop what you’re doing and appreciate what you have.
Do something exciting that you’ve never done before
On the excitement continuum, there are varying degrees of fun. Everybody has a unique appetite for fun, enchantment, amazement, or simply that wow factor. Skydiving is not for everyone neither is abseiling.
But what about trying something completely out of left field? Step out of your comfort zone and try something you never thought you would, even if it’s unconventional, try a psychic reading for a mind blowing experience.
Approaches like tarot and astrology are often seen as games rather than concrete predictions. But while these practices may not align with scientific principles, they can sometimes offer insights into our minds in a non-traditional way.
Change your diet for the better
Granted, this is an incredibly tough ask, but if you want to reinvent yourself, reinvigorate yourself, and refocus your attention – diet is sacrosanct. There is no better way to modify how you feel, what you crave, how you perform, and how you perceive the world than your diet.
So many people are fatigued, out of shape, addicted to sugary foods, intolerant of dairy, allergic to gluten, etc. The food we eat is arguably the single most important determinant of our mental, physical, and emotional performance daily.
Eat bad food, feel bad. Eat great food, feel great. It’s that simple – balance protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for your body type. See a dietician to tailor your plan, based on your body type, BMI, and nutritional requirements.
Speak up if you’re scared to, or listen if you talk too much
Here’s an inversion that everyone can benefit from. There are many different types of people, but introverts and extroverts comprise the vast majority of the people spectrum. Introverts may struggle because they tend to keep too much inside.
So, next time you’re out in public, or engaging in discussion, speak your mind. Don’t be a wallflower. It’s empowering to have an audience that’s listening to you. It builds confidence. It is life-changing.
By the same token, if you’re the type of person who is garrulous, slow it down and start to listen to the people around you. There is so much to be learned by listening to other people, it’s life-changing.
Learn a New Skill or Hobby
This is about embracing the winner’s mindset and the thrill of learning.
Whether it’s playing a musical instrument, coding, gardening, or even woodworking, the process of learning something new stimulates the brain, improves memory, and increases self-esteem.
The journey from novice to proficient is filled with moments of self-discovery and can lead to new social connections and opportunities. It’s also incredibly rewarding to see tangible progress in a skill that once felt foreign or intimidating.
There you have it – five ways to transform your life!