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Increase your understanding of the world around you by exploring more of it. This does not have to be taxing or time-consuming. You can start exactly where you are.
Start by observing what is around you throughout your day.
Put your phone down while you're in public places, such as the grocery store or the bookstore. You can use these moments to participate in the world around you. Look at your surroundings, at the people around you, and observe yourself in this arena. Keep your head up and try to stay open to those around you.
By showing any willingness to engage in your community, you're opening yourself up to new opportunities for connection. People are typically not as scary as we make them up to be in our heads. By attending local events and activities, you will have the opportunity to have a good time with new people while doing something you enjoy.
Consider these activities for getting involved with the world around you:
Be a tourist in your own town. Spend a weekend seeing the local attractions your town has to offer. Whether it's large or small, pick an adventure and go with it. You can take a walking tour, go to a museum, or participate in a larger group activity.
Try something new. If you’ve never done a team sport, try one! If you’ve never been to a nice restaurant by yourself, try it! You can practice self-compassion while being kind and open to those around you.
Acknowledge the people you see frequently. If you have the same barista three days per week, or you see the same person at the gas station every time, acknowledge them. Though you hardly play a role in each other’s’ lives, you can always uplift each other’s’ days by having a pleasant interaction.
Learn a new language. Take a class or join a group that can help you pick up a new language. Choose a language that’s frequently spoken around you, so you can connect with more people. You can also choose a language of a country that you plan to visit.
By embracing what’s around you, you can use your environment to help you thrive. Living your best life means putting yourself out there in new ways. Do the things you love and learn the things you’ve always wanted to learn. Shed self-doubt so that you can have frequent moments of fearless connection with others and your world.
Yours in Love & Light,
Dane Boyle | Life Strategist
