For many of us, the idea of the unknown is frightening. The very thought of change can be enough to get the heart racing and mind churning. Why is this? As humans, we are naturally creatures of habit. We fall into patterns that provide comfort, keep us focussed and ensure our safety. We like security. Obviously, having a clear sense of direction and purpose is important in life, as is finding a rhythm that works for you and enhances your happiness. However, our whole lives should not be spent doing the exact same thing, or even versions of the exact same thing. We need variation to keep the mind alive and allow us to enjoy everything that our incredible Earth has to offer. You might feel content and even happy doing what you’ve been doing for the past year, or five, or fifteen. But know that there is more out there, if you just step away from that protective bubble and embrace the complicating, awe-inspiring, somewhat terrifying experience that is newness.

Say Yes

So that sounds easy enough, right? Sure. But how exactly do I do this, you ask? The first thing you can focus on is simple: learn to say yes. Not to absolutely every thing – we don’t want you to end up in jail or without a home – but to the little things you would normally say no to. Did your friend ask you to go white water rafting with them last year, but you turned them down because adventure sport isn’t really your cup of tea? Did your boss give you the opportunity to contribute to the company’s new project, but you didn’t want the extra commitment? Did you refuse to try the strange sounding entrée at that new restaurant in town, because it sounded gross? These are the things you should be trying. Stepping outside of your comfort zone, even on a small scale, is liberating and empowering. Do something that scares you, whether it’s as simple as wearing a different style dress, or as extreme as giving skydiving a go. The moment you embrace the unknown you will feel brave, exhilarated and inspired. You will realise that you are capable of more than you thought possible, and suddenly a whole horizon of opportunities will arise.

Priceless Results

The effects of saying ‘yes’ are momentous. Your life will literally be changed irrevocably. Suddenly, you will find yourself privy to surprises that open your mind and transform the way you think about yourself, your life and the world in general. By embracing newness, you give yourself the opportunity to experience unique situations that you would never before have dreamt of experiencing. Until you make that break from everything you’ve ever known, you are not really living. If you never try anything, whether that’s out of fear, anxiety, laziness or complacency, then you never get to live your life to its fullest capacity. You cannot learn those valuable life lessons that every human should without really experiencing all aspects of life first-hand. Without challenging yourself, and testing yourself. Without seeing what your capabilities are, and realising that there is so much out there to see and feel and understand. There is so much to do!

Change: Life’s Energiser

So, what are you waiting for? Say goodbye to dullness, goodbye to sameness, goodbye to routine. Change your pattern. Do you do the same thing every day? Does your day follow a path identical to the one you went down the day before? Is everything the same, right down to the time you drink your cup of tea in the morning? Change that. Awaken your mind. Don’t let yourself believe that routine = success. There are so many ways you can liven up your life. Change your surroundings, change your image, change your goals and most importantly, change your mind-set. Redecorate. Why not? It’s fun! Try on different clothes and styles. You might love your current wardrobe – but what if there’s an amazing item out there that you don’t have yet? Re-evaluate your goals and aspirations. You don’t have to find new ones, but maybe rethink your methods for achieving them. Look outside your usual frame of thinking. When you begin to broaden your mind, your whole life will transform. You create positive changes that influence your entire experience and send you on the road to true enlightenment and abundance.