The Fear Of Starting Over

You’d be surprised how many times I’ve heard people in my life say they don’t quit things because they’re afraid of starting over. I hear it way more than I should, and I guess I always wonder… why?

I think I get it a little. When I was younger, I stayed in things that maybe made sense at the time, and I didn’t want to leave. But now that I’m older, I don’t feel that way at all. I actually look at it as a gift: the ability to wake up every day and do something different than yesterday, or last month, or last year. I cherish that. It’s really fascinating to me.

What’s crazy, and honestly scary, is how many times I’ve heard people say they don’t want to leave relationships, jobs, places, or even people because they’re afraid of starting over. And I can’t help but wonder… are you really okay with settling and being comfortable with that forever? Because that sounds exhausting to me.

I’ll start over again and again and again with anything in my life. Everyone around me knows I’ve never once said I don’t want to start over. In fact, I dream of starting over more and more. The thought of staying stuck in the same loop day after day, that’s what scares me.

I truly believe that every day is a new opportunity. That when there’s a will, there’s a way. I think more people should trust and believe in themselves. You can do whatever comes to your mind, I know I do.

Staying stuck in situations hurts you more than it helps you. Sometimes it’s better not to stick with what you already know. Read the book you wouldn’t normally read. Take the route you wouldn’t normally take. Listen to what you wouldn’t normally listen to. Most of the time, that’s where the best ideas, knowledge, and inspiration come from. For me at least.