It feels safe to have routines but a little discomfort now and then can be good. It provides little ways for us to evaluate why we do certain things and expands our horizons.Â
Why do I write first person in short stories but novels in third person? Maybe it’s time to change things up a bit and see if there’s a little more growth. Try a new place to write for a few days. Read a genre I usually don’t give the time of day. Or maybe it’s time to try that odd looking fruit. I might find a new favorite.
What will you do to make yourself a little uncomfortable today?
I always tell my young daughters, “It’s good to try new things.” It’s important for us to keep this in mind as adults as well.