Stress Less Hack: Routines make life more predictable and therefore less stressful.
However, when you’re stuck in the same old routines, there’s not much room for excitement either.
When you’re stuck in routines, you’re less likely to try new things.
When you eat out, you might order the same thing. You might walk the same way to school each day.
You might sit next to the same people and read the same kinds of books.
Yes, routines are comfortable but when you’re stuck in routines you’re life begins to feel stagnant, boring, and not a lot of fun.
If you crave a little excitement, joy, and energy, try a new experience every day.
They don’t have to be big things. Changing the little things can add a bit of spice to your life.
- If you only watch horror shows, watch a rom-com one night.
- If you only eat chocolate ice cream, try a scoop of strawberry.
- If you only wear earth-tone colors, wear something a little flashy.
- If you only sit with your friends at lunch, invite another person to join you.
Even if you don’t like any of these new experiences, you’ll enjoy the excitement of trying something new.
