Begin Again
it is never too late...
One mustn’t be afraid to begin again. Whether it is a new job, relationship, friendship, or environment, embrace the change. Be willing to develop new neural pathways in your brain. Be wary of the sunk cost fallacy. Whatever efforts you have placed into something that isn’t working does not justify subsequent effort. Have the courage to begin again. To start fresh with a blank canvas. Anything is possible in this novel space.
Starting over does not have to be predicated on past failure. All that’s required is an understanding that a change is in order. That to reach a place we have never been, we must start in unknown territory too. Discomfort is the rule, not the exception. Adapt to this new feeling or make peace with never moving forward properly.
A place ripe for beginning again is romantic relationships. Whether this involves leaving your current relationship or wanting to rekindle the previously lost sparks, disruption is critical. Do not let the chemistry to your partner stagnate. Breathe life back into each other and mutually come to the agreement that change is necessary. Life is change fundamentally and we can either adjust or be left behind. Maintain your relationship with care and mindfulness.
Beginning again in work is never easy. So much is a stake and the uncertainty of finding a future job is daunting. However, if you are miserable day to day, this warrants deep reflection. What would you like to do? What about your current work day is intolerable? What opportunities exist? What, precisely, is holding you back? Meditate on these questions carefully and run a cost benefit analysis. This may just be the most significant decision you will ever make.
No matter the domain, to begin again is something we all have to contend with. No one’s life trajectory is a straight, progressive line. Embrace the bumps in the road. Welcome the adversity and the rough winds. There is no shame in starting over and trying again. In fact, it is a sign of wisdom. Go forth and be courageous. Your future self will thank you.