{"id":5197,"date":"2023-12-06T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stefduplessis.com\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2025-01-31T08:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T06:55:17","slug":"a-shift-in-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stefduplessis.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/06\/a-shift-in-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"A Shift in Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a world obsessed with New Year\u2019s resolutions and \u201cnew year, new me\u201d nonsense, most of us are doomed. But what if the key to growth isn\u2019t a radical overhaul but a shift in perspective? This isn\u2019t an attempt to drag you into a pyramid scheme or a lose-weight-while-eating-carbs regimen. It\u2019s about curiosity when it comes to everything around you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ditch Resolutions. Make Revelations.<\/h6>\n

Let\u2019s get real for a moment: In a world obsessed with New Year\u2019s resolutions and \u201cnew year, new me\u201d nonsense, most are doomed. Even if 10% of people achieve their goals, 90% of us are left feeling disappointed, guilty and stuck with unused kettlebells.<\/p>\n

The underlying message has long been \u201cChange everything about yourself to find happiness.\u201d But what if the key to growth isn\u2019t a radical overhaul but a shift in perspective?<\/p>\n

Freshness of Appreciation<\/h6>\n

Scott Barry Kaufman, psychologist at Barnard College, Columbia University, coined \u201cContinued Freshness of Appreciation\u201d as a crucial aspect of self-actualisation.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the notion of, \u201cI can appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy, however stale these experiences may have become to others.\u201d It\u2019s the question, \u201cHow can I cultivate the seemingly mundane without torturing myself into perceived fulfilment?\u201d<\/p>\n

No fibs, no fads. Just honesty.<\/h6>\n

This isn\u2019t an attempt to drag you into a pyramid scheme or a lose-weight-while-eating-carbs programme. It\u2019s about gratitude for and curiosity about everything around you.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, while it may sound airy-fairy, that reaching your potential and living with purpose, creativity and joy doesn\u2019t mean stagnation. But we do recommend finding happiness in the present moment, without superhero pressure on yourself to change.<\/p>\n

A traveller in your own city.<\/h6>\n

Often, seeing the same neighbours, trees, buildings, and colleagues for years can yield feelings of being trapped, bored, idle, or even claustrophobic.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to rediscover the magic of daily life:<\/p>\n

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  1. Slow down and pay attention:<\/strong> Stop rushing through your day and notice what\u2019s happening now. Appreciate things you usually take for granted, like the smell of coffee, the taste of melted cheese on fresh bread, the sound of a beloved laugh.<\/li>\n
  2. Be curious and playful:<\/strong> Spoiler alert: You don\u2019t know everything, there is no life rulebook, and you can die tomorrow. Explore the world with an open mind, ask questions, try new things, experiment, and talk to your pets. Aloud.<\/li>\n
  3. Rule with appreciation:<\/strong> Problems, complaints and regrets won\u2019t make the chocolate digest faster. Say thank you, give compliments, offer help, make someone smile, and be grateful for the things you usually over-look and under-value.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Freshness of appreciation is not a one-time thing but a workable habit. Forget about making and breaking unrealistic pledges in early January. Rediscover the magic already in your life and find happiness in the present – without changing anything.<\/p>\n

    Resolutions? Drivel. Appreciation? Realistic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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