Change. I Dare You.
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Change. I Dare You.

Stop settling. Do something a little different for once.

16
Change. I Dare You.

Change is something that I always found terrifying.

If something was different or out of the ordinary I would flip. Go bananas. Have a cow. S*** a brick. For me comfort and routine were blissful. I was able to stay on track and be fully aware of what was to come.

I'm not sure what bomb went off inside of me, but I am no longer this way. In fact my complete loathing for change transformed into an passionate love and adoration.

I began to see how everything I loved in my comfort zone and my routine was predictable, yet ironically, nothing in life is more predictable than change. So this was the moment when I began to embrace change, a decision that has improved my life tremendously.

The instant something changes we all experience discomfort and a feeling of being lost. And yes, we will make mistakes, and we will screw up often--very often--but Billy Joel was right in his song "Vienna." As he said, "Only fools are satisfied".

Yes, it can be scary to step out of our five mile radius, to branch out from our comfort zones, and to try something new, but how will we ever know what could come out of taking these risks if we don't take them every now and again?

That's right. We won't. And, there's no point in living a life of "what if's."

Taking at least one little risk every day is a perfect way to get more comfortable with change. It allows us to see what wonderful things can come from embracing a "switcharoo" every once in a while.

We are seriously disturbed if we think that people don't change. With time comes change and the more we willingly embrace this inevitable life circumstance, the more fulfilled we will be.

I am by no means the same person that I once was as a toddler, as an awkward middle schooler, or a high schooler, or heck, even the person I was yesterday.

I may have had stronger times than others, but I have loved who I was every step of the way because each time frame in my life helped clarify who and what I wanted to be the next day.

After all, the only person we should try to be better than, is the person we were yesterday.

Heck! If it wasn't for change there would be no such thing as Transformation Tuesdays, and I think we are all extremely grateful for those.

Change. Embrace it with an open mind and do it for yourself. You deserve it.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

89188
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

59826
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments