Being Open To New Perspectives

Written By Colēgia

Each day brings with it the chance to try and experience something new. Something good to consider is how new perspectives can give us a greater appreciation for life. In many cases, the biggest barrier we might experience could be the current outlook we have. Today we want to take a look at why it is so important to be open to new perspectives.

Breaking Down Barriers

By far one of the most important things we can do for ourselves is recognize which barriers are ones that we're putting up. It could be that we're resistant to change or might feel as if something won't work out. It's good to ask ourselves why we feel that way. It could be based on past experiences or simply fearing the unknown. Regardless of what it is, it's healthy to recognize these thought patterns since they can potentially prevent us from trying out new things. Let's consider a hobby for example. Initially, we might think that money might prevent us from trying it out due to fear of losing both that and our time. Rather than seeing things from a scarcity mindset, it's good to think about the ways a new hobby can impact your life positively. This type of barrier is self-imposed and these are the type that we want to break down so we can live our lives with a sense of empowerment.

“By far one of the most important things we can do for ourselves is recognize which barriers are ones that we're putting up.”

Making Learning Fun

Something good to consider is how we feel about the different classes we're in for school. Some of them we may like more than others whereas others might not make us feel as excited. A good perspective shift to consider is trying to see what sort of value or enjoyment we can get out of these classes. A great example of this can be a subject we're not initially thrilled about but a teacher makes it engaging and fun. Being receptive to new information makes the process of learning much more enjoyable in the process since we're able to look past our biases to see the good in things. Learning is inherently rewarding because it allows us to have a more cohesive view of the many different subjects out there.

“A good perspective shift to consider is trying to see what sort of value or enjoyment we can get out of these classes.”

Building Better Habits

Sometimes the things we do might be because of the habits we've built. We might not be aware of them but they do play a role in what our daily life looks like. A good reason why it's worth being open to new perspectives is that it can give us the knowledge and courage to build better habits. Taking the time to learn about what we do can teach us how to be more efficient. A great example of this is financial habits which can pay off in multiple ways if we put in the effort to learn early. The same can be said for our diet since it's something we do daily. The right perspective can help us lead a more fulfilling life, but it's up to us to put in the work to see why it's worth doing.

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