Ahhh. The joys of mixing things up! I'm with you 100% on this. As someone who prefers having routines, the value of novelty isn't lost on me. The times when I do shake things up, the positive outcomes are undeniable.
The most obvious way for me to change things is by taking a trip or visiting somewhere new. I love being somewhere different because it changes my perspective and opens my thinking. However, we can only sometimes jump ship. Even experimenting with slight variations in your day can have a similar effect.
I attended a virtual conference last week. One of the ideas that surfaced was about introducing micro-changes into your day. It adds novelty to a small task or situation to help with activation and engagement. Think of writing in your journal with a purple glitter-covered pen, going to a coffee shop to write your blog post, or brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand.
These tiny disruptions to your routine can increase interest, add the fun factor, and also open up your mind in new ways.
Ahhh. The joys of mixing things up! I'm with you 100% on this. As someone who prefers having routines, the value of novelty isn't lost on me. The times when I do shake things up, the positive outcomes are undeniable.
The most obvious way for me to change things is by taking a trip or visiting somewhere new. I love being somewhere different because it changes my perspective and opens my thinking. However, we can only sometimes jump ship. Even experimenting with slight variations in your day can have a similar effect.
I attended a virtual conference last week. One of the ideas that surfaced was about introducing micro-changes into your day. It adds novelty to a small task or situation to help with activation and engagement. Think of writing in your journal with a purple glitter-covered pen, going to a coffee shop to write your blog post, or brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand.
These tiny disruptions to your routine can increase interest, add the fun factor, and also open up your mind in new ways.
Happy disrupting, Kara!
Good morning, Kara! Nothing will throw you off your routine like a Monday morning after Daylight Saving Time change. Ugh. - LOL
Heading on a quick vacation with my daughters. Traveling triggers anxiety in me. Your post reminds me I'll returned with a fresh perspective!