Change Your View, Change Your Perspective

A close-up reflection captured in a shiny hubcap, people and surroundings appear curved and distorted, reminding us how easily perspective can shift what we see.

I recently returned from a week away and was reminded just how powerful a change in scenery can be. I love to travel whether it’s a quick day trip or a longer adventure. There’s something exhilarating about the unknown: the sights, the smells, the food, the landscapes. I feel the anticipation of wondering what unique things I will experience.

The change in scenery fuels my soul. When I do something different, stepping out of autopilot and into the unfamiliar, notice how it opens me to fresh insights. Traveling requires me to be fully present: finding my way, paying attention, soaking in my surroundings. My busy “monkey mind” quiets. My everyday mental loop slows. My nervous system gets a rest.

I came back changed. I feel refreshed, my mind finally got the much-needed break from the constant routine. I tapped into a different part of my brain and began to see things from a new perspective. The problems that felt so important either no longer matter or have already revealed their solutions.

A fellow coach once told me she makes a habit of shifting her desk view every few moments. Simply changing her direction brings her new ideas and solutions that benefit both her clients and her business.

There is real growth and openness when we stray from the ordinary. Breaking from routine increases awareness, sparks creativity, and shifts your mindset. I’ve found that even small changes leave me feeling more motivated, energized, and receptive to fresh ideas.

Changing your view, literally or metaphorically lights up different parts of the brain. It invites creativity, innovation, and possibility. It requires letting go of the comfort of control and leaning into the moment: seeing it, feeling it, and fully experiencing it. And in doing so, you emerge feeling different; refreshed, renewed, and alive.

If you’re feeling stuck, struggling to solve a problem, or searching for inspiration, here are a few ways to shift your view:

• Change your physical environment – Turn your desk to face a new direction or rearrange your living space.

• Try something new in your routine – Make a new recipe or switch up your workout.

• Take a different route – Whether it’s your commute or your walk, let the change of path inspire you.

• Plan a day trip – Explore somewhere nearby you’ve never been.

• Meet new people – Volunteer, join a group, or strike up a conversation with a stranger.

• Learn something new – Take a class, start a hobby, or build a skill that excites you.

Each of these small shifts is a spark, reigniting your passion, expanding your perspective, and reminding you that growth often starts with a single change in view. If you ever find yourself in a rut or searching for answers, remember: change is your friend. Embrace it, and let it lead you to the next version of yourself.

Where do you need a change in view right now?

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