Hello, bloggies! Happy Tuesday to you all!
Hopefully your Monday was swell.
I actually enjoyed a breakfast this morning out of my usual routine, pancakes.
Allow me to introduce you to my new found breakfast love. Well, for today anyways…
*Banana coconut pancakes with a side of greek yogurt and almond butter*
I am always hesitate to switch things up, because its convenient and a routine to just go back to the same old favourite. These were so good though. Mmm…
My daily routine is pretty boring, basic, and never changes. When you go through the day to day motions of life, nothing will change. Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. Why do I keep doing the same things over, while expecting things to change? It will simply not happen. Things were going well in life, but they remain the same. I want a different outcome, something to spark my passions and move me forward.
I don’t want to live through life being good enough, or float through life thinking I could always do something I love more, and get disappointed with the fact I’m not living to my full potential. I want to be excited about life again, feel passion about something. Feel the excitement of starting up a new routine.
*homemade peppermint hot chocolate, a little out of season, but delicious non the less*
It is scary to break from routine, what will happen if I do this differently? What happens if I go for my goal and I fail at it? Or I don’t like it as much as I think I will? Maybe this will make me realize my passion is not in what I think it is, but what’s the harm in trying? Nothing, the only thing worse than trying is not trying, out of fear. It won’t come easy, but life isn’t always easy.
I want to let go of the fear I have of making my dreams come true. When’s the last time I made a change where it really allowed me to live and follow my passions. To be honest, its been a long time. Fear overtakes my mind, and in return I don’t do anything to accomplish my goals. That is going to change.
*roasted brussels sprouts and asparagus with a homemade turkey burger loaded in nutritional yeast*
Challenge yourself. Break out of that comfort zone. Start small and move your way on up to more challenging things. It’s amazing at what a small change can do for my confidence and self-esteem.
I’m off to get the day started. Hope you all have a good one!
When’s the last time you changed up your routine? Or challenged yourself to a new venture?
xox,
Lisa
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This post is SO true! I think everyone gets comfortable in their routines and then they wonder why “xyz” isn’t happening. Great reminder
Have a good day!
Lisa, I can totally relate to this…I’m such a creature of habit. I’m terrified of change. And yet, I find myself hoping for some sort of change..a revelation to take place. I’m currently working on letting go of all my fears and failures so that I can become a better ME! I’m excited to see where life takes me =). Thanks for sharing this, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
I’ve totally been there too, I have the hope that things will change when I remain the same, but its simply impossible for that to happen. I’m definitely working on the same things! I hope you have an excellent day as well!
I am trying that dinner, I mean seriously it looks amazing and I am still trying to incorporate the nutrition yeast I bought. I haven’t really found a way to eat it that I am loving. I feel you so much on this don’t want to just float through life, I am in that kind of rut right now. Trying to break free of course.
I just love nutritional yeast! I probably use it at least once a day! I think the hardest part is making the initial change of breaking free of our ruts, but I just know I am meant for more in this life than to just float through it and not make any impact
Love love love this! Routines can make you feel safe, but sometimes they can be SO DARN inhibiting. It’s always fun to jolt things up with something new–yay for busting out of the comfort zone!!
Totally! It keeps me in this safe zone, but also doesn’t allow me to grow as a person! And it always feels amazing once I bust out from that routine!
I read a great quote this morning. It said “You failed? GOOD! That means you’re trying, learning, and growing.” I found it quite enlightening and motivating!
That is a great quote!! And I completely agree with it. Everyone who I have talked to who are very successful in business have said something exactly along those lines as well, its the only way we can better ourselves and make a change!
i am one that can easily fall into routine day after day, but i have learned that it sure is exciting and fun to challenge myself and to see the results from it!
I definitely agree! When I spend too much time thinking about changing, I’m more likely to not do it. So I know I just have to break the routine and know I can only get stronger from the experience.
Peppermint hot chocolate is always in season.
Annyways, this is an awesome message! I think a lot of people fall into a routine and just stay safe. But is that really living life to the fullest and making the best out of it? Nah. We all need to challenge ourselves sometimes.
Definitely agree with that. Its so important to challenge ourselves so we can grow
Love this! I have a hard time breaking out of my comfort zone and I need to do so more often! Thanks for the reminder! Those pancakes look amazing! Anything with coconut I love!
Oh, me too. I am coconut OBSESSED!
This is a great post Lisa:) It’s just what I needed to hear this morning. I definitely get stuck in routine far too much but I’ve been thinking about switching things up and trying things that scare me (like starting my own blog!!). Maybe this is just the push I needed!
Definitely start your own blog!!! I’ve found myself growing so much more since I’ve started, and I’ve changed a ton. It has seriously helped! I’d say go for it!
By Gaawd do I know what you mean!
Whenever I do arrange to do things out of my comfort zone/routine/rut, I always worry and STRESS about it so much beforehand. But once I actually follow things through, I think ,’hey ,that wasn’t so bad ‘. All the worrying was for nuthin!(Worrying actually never seems to help any situation …).
I’m looong over due a new venture:/.
GOOD LUCK with changing things up however you do it Lisa:).
Gah, I keep meaning to make those turkey burgers- that meal looks utterly delicious! Do you know I can’t seem to find brussels anywhere( out of season or something), they’re like 1 one of my absolute fave veggies*sadness*!
Xxx
Yep. I definitely can get into my head too much of the time and worry about what’s going to happen if I change something, and usually nothing does at all. Haha, it even improves my situation most of the time. Oh man, I’d die without my brussels, one of my faves too! The ones I get are usually frozen though…shh
Great post! I just took the leap to obtain my CPT from NASM. Big change for me as a first grade teacher for 6 years, but an exciting one too!
Great job! That is a huge step! That is definitely one of my goals as well, so hopefully I’ll be making an announcement like that soon! I’m so proud you’ve stepped outside your comfort and decided to obtain this!
my oh my do those pancakes look delicious! yum!
I’ll be posting the recipe soon
I break out of my comfort zone every time I go to yoga- haha! It definitely challenges me. I might need to break out again though and make some pancakes. Your’s have my hungry!!
Haha, very true! I should think of it as breaking out of my routine when I do yoga as well. Since I usually hate doing it haha. But, I know its so good for my body!
Oh I want some brussell sprouts. They didn’t have any at TJ’s for cheap so I didn’t get any but I will get some sooner than later
It’s great that you are so conscious of your thoughts and where you are. It sounds like you are closer to health every day and it’s wonderful. I’m happy for you. Don’t be afraid of reaching your goals
Just try to enjoy life.
I always cheat and get mine frozen haha. They are never fresh ones over here! Thanks so much Kammie! I am definitely putting more effort into making my dreams come true!
I’m always pushing myself out of my comfort zone. But once you come out the other side, you’re usually happy you took the risk.
Totally agree on that!
I love this post. One: those pancakes look soo yummy, but also I’m totally for challenging yourself. Life gets pretty boring and mundane when you are just going through it not doing anything new. I love trying new foods and even breaking out of my healthy eating to treat myself to something fatty and delicious. I think you need to always break out of your shell to really get a hold on life.
I’ll hopefully post the recipe by the end of the week! Yah, life can get pretty monotonous doing the same things over and over. I need to mix it up and really go for my goals that I want to pursue for the future, instead of living out of fear!
Wonderful words! So proud of you. Contrary actions are the best recovery tool. As are pancakes.
Thanks Sara! Agreed!!
great post babe! I know you are doing great things for yourself <3
I have been changing things up on a daily basis and I am so proud of myself
I am proud of you as well
I can really relate to this girl! I’m a total creature of habit and I tend to get really comfortable in a routine and have a hard time getting out of it. Luckily I’ve gotten better about it in the past year by doing more different and spontaneous things! It’s scary, but usually worth it!
I always find its usually worth it! Especially if I want to really make goals come true in regards for my future, I have to stop living in fear and just go for it!
I love your honesty here, girl. It’s so true! We have to always be challenging ourselves…otherwise, we just won’t grow. I can’t wait to see what is in store for you – only incredible things, I know!!!
Thank you Heather! I sure hope so!
It is so hard for me to change things up! I am SUCH a creature of habit. I need to have more variety in my life!
I can totally relate to that! I definitely live in my comfort zone! Time to spice things up
I’m going to start running 1 or 2 days a week (ahh I first for me!) I need to switch up my exercise routine though : )
Way to go! That’s awesome! I wish I could get into running! It takes so much will power for me though haha.
Life is too short to contemplate. Just do it!
SO true! Just do it. Simple, but the truth.
This was such a great post and I can totally relate. Not to talk about myself here, but this was exactly how I felt when I was miserable and living in Boston. I knew my dreams were reachable, but at the same time, I felt like they were so far away. I knew I wanted to become a Zumba Instructor, and I knew more than anything, I wanted to move back to CT where I am from. After about a year of mind battling, I made the move and it’s amazing once you accomplish those dreams! Everyday, now, I am like, someone please pinch me because how am I so lucky to be living the life that I am?? I am proud of you, girl! Get after it! You can absolutely do this! So cliche, but if I can do it.. ANYONE can.
Feel free to talk about yourself
I can totally relate!! I’m so happy that you finally decided to make the move and reach for your dreams! I think its totally amazing that you had the courage to make such a big move and clearly it was such a positive outcome for you!! Thank you for this motivation! I always feel its nice to hear other’s stories, it makes me more excited to change!
This is most wonderful Lisa! I am a major creature of habit and changes scare the heck out of me… but if we always do the same routine, where will we ever get? Like, no memories will ever be made, nothing will truly happen. Yes you will feel nice and cozy with the routine, but then what else? not much! That scares me a bit, and it certainly gets me motivated to make changes I know I will be happy with in the end!