It’s normal to find yourself feeling stuck in a rut sometimes, even though we may wish it weren’t. We humans are strange beings; even if everything is going great, we can feel trapped and get bored by our own perfect routines. Embracing change in your life in a variety of ways, can really feel like a breath of fresh air and totally rejuvenate you.
As someone who gets bored easily and seems to crave change often; I thought I’d share with you my top 6 tips for conquering this in small ways. So there’s no need to turn your life upside down, try these simple things first!
1. Switch up your routine
Changing up things on your schedule can be a great quick fix. Switch from going the gym in the morning to the evening, see if there are any classes you could take on the weekends, make time to see friends after work maybe once a week? You could feel better just knowing boring Mondays will be redeemed with evening cocktails and gossip!
2. Explore new hobbies
It’s never too late to try find a new hobby to love, and you could surprise yourself! Start an art journal, try knitting, take up a new sport, or go hiking with friends? You’ll realise with so many possibilities, your routine needn’t be dull.
3. Try a new look
Craving a change can be fixed with something as easy as trying out a new look for yourself. Change your hair colour/style, experiment with different makeup looks, or have a complete fashion overhaul! (Also a great excuse to go shopping!).
4. Learn something new
You never know what skills could be waiting to burst out of you. Perhaps you’re musical, talented at picking up new languages, great at building websites? Whatever it is! Improving on yourself will make you feel good.
5. Meet new people
Bring in some new blood into your circle of friends. Make an effort with colleagues more, invite a friend of a friend out, meet other bloggers you’ve gotten to know online, or join a class!
6. Take a look at your career
Maybe you crave change because you’re becoming totally bogged down by work? Explore what other options you have, or what else you may be interested in going into, and don’t let anything stop you!
What are your top tips for when you need a change?
I like this. I currently don’t so much crave change as have an awareness it is happening and I can either let it happen to me or make some choices about how it happens! But usually I get the urge for change every now and then. New bedding/plants/cushions or moving furniture around can help too!
I love this, I love change. I thrive on it. I haven’t had a change in a while so may be moving round my rooms a little!
Rachael xox
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I was so in the mood for change a few months ago, I ended up getting an Undercut into my hair and my nipples pierced lol, quarter life crisis!
Erin || MakeErinOver
I also love a bit of change, I used to be one for changing my hair all the time I was always so brave with it but the older i’m getting the more scared I am! No idea why! I need to start changing that up and also getting different hobbies is a great idea which I need to look into x
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change terrifies me but I often forget it can be for the better. loved this! xo
sophiejc.blogspot.co.uk
I like switching up my routine. I randomly take different routes to work sometimes to keep myself awake whilst driving
Mind The Medic
Love these ideas! Switching up my routine is key for me 🙂
xo, Liz
http://lipstickandconfetti.com
This post hasn’t come at a better time! I’ve been getting so bored with my life and I was trying to come up with ways to change it, I joined slimming world and I’m making a change on my weight and my health and I’m starting to make great friends through blogging! These small changes can make such a difference to your mental health and just your life in general!
Sare | http://ohitssare.com
Great post!!! it is definitely easy to get in a rut!! I go for a long drive with the windows down and my music blasting. It really sweeps the cobwebs out!!
I completely agree with switching up your routine! I always swore to myself that I wouldn’t get stuck in a rut and end up hating my life, that I’d always seek something new etc, but that bored-of-life feeling can sneak up on anyone!
Even the smallest things can make a big difference, like my partner and I now get something from the bakery for breakfast when we go grocery shopping! Such a small change, but it now makes those days even better!
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I’m kind of in this place right now. Not sure where I want to go, so I’m taking a step back, exploring my options, and trying to see where these roads lead. Thanks for the tips! I needed that. 🙂
Ashlynn | http://thecrimsoncardigan.com
I love change! When I was younger my mum and I would frequently change the colour of rooms or move the furniture around because we wanted it to feel different! Funnily enough I also wrote a post yesterday about finding your own career path, rather than ones defined for us, so changing jobs is currently a topic I’ve thought a lot about! Alice xxx
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I generally buy makeup in colours I don’t usually wear or try out different hairstyles. I go for visual change rather than lifestyle change when I’m bored lol xx
Great tips, Jemma. Although, I hate change! Haha. Literally, loathe it. Anything changing; my routine, my job, my doctor’s surgery, anything, makes me super anxious. My boss is in the process of looking at moving offices and I am stressed out of my mind at the thought of so much change! Haha. x http://www.aimeeraindropwrites.co.uk x
Change is a good thing, I wish people weren’t always so scared of it! Little changes can make the biggest difference!
Sarah 🙂
Saloca in Wonderland
I love this! You always know how to keep me motivated and inspired Jemma 😀 Thank you for sharing 🙂
VioletDaffodils
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A great post as always, Jemma! I definitely think that switching up your style is really underrated as a way of feelings refreshed and renewed, not even just by buying new clothes, but by styling existing pieces differently!
Abbey ? http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
Some great tips! I never know what to do when I crave change so going to keep these in mind for the future xx
Sophie’s Spot
Love this post Jemma! I’ve been craving a bit of change in my hair, and I just needed that little push to take the plunge!
Samm – http://www.sabrebeauty.co.uk
I’m craving a change and had no idea where to start. It all felt so overwhelming and this blogpost really helped! Thank you so much for writing this and sharing it with us. You are a true star 🙂
Marc | http://www.ohbuggerall.com