Have you heard of the phrase, “the grass is always greener on the other side”?
In essence it’s the notion that what others have; the situations they are in, are somehow better than our own.
Healthy ambition, positive aspirations, and a drive to move and change are all excellent elements in a career adventurer’s toolkit.
Looking beyond yourself for inspiration and learning helps you thrive and keep your career alive.
Making emotionally-led assumptions about the situations and lives of others, may be part of being human. It can, however, drag you into the doldrums, if not balanced by some logic, a little pragmatism and a cheeky wry smile.
Because more often than not, in our wonderfully weird modern world, things are not always as they seem.
Here are a few tips to help you with those Grass-Is-Greener-Gremlins…
Say goodbye to the halo
Being saintly and zen about everything and everyone is not always an easy thing to do. So let’s put all that malarkey to one side. Phew! A relief all round methinks 😁.
Avoid assumptions from afar
Social media, curated stories, air-brushed bits-n-bobs all serve to create a highly nuanced image of individuals and their lives. Don’t always believe the hype.
Be aware of not fair
There’s a phrase, “poor little old me”. A term for when you’re feeling sorry for yourself. Quite natural and transient; as long as you moan then move on!
Channel you healthy sceptic
Asking questions and digging deeper brings a pinch of logic and reality. Plus pragmatically and creatively assessing assumptions can bring clarity and calm.
Get a different perspective
Regardless of how well-rounded and balanced your outlook, everyone can have bad days. Interacting with people you trust can tap into fresh perspectives and ideas.
Open the door. Go explore
Being more open-minded and curious about yourself and the world around you helps you tap in to the positive Energies of Potential and Possibilities.
With so much information, imagery and change each day, it’s no wonder the Grass-Is-Greener-Gremlins can come out to play. Hopefully these simple tips will help you keep them away.
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