A note on… Resisting Change

A little food for thought on this lovely Monday morning…

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I don’t know about you guys, but to put it simply: There’s been a lot happening lately. Just, like, a lot happening. You know? Relationships, friendships, careers — you name it. Lots of change.

Although this tends to be the norm with the turn of the seasons, no?

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I read this quote the other day and I’ve been thinking about it non-stop/talking about it a lot in my SoulCycle classes as of late… That is to say:

We tend to resist change when we focus on what we have to give up rather than what we have to gain.

Such a simple concept, really. Right?

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This goes in all facets of life — exercise (some days, working out sucks) diet and weight loss (giving up food), relationships (the comfort of familiarity) and so on… And really, all it takes is a little shift in perspective. To re-focus on the gain.

A new season is a great excuse to start fresh with a clean slate — Monday morning especially — so here’s to saying a few overdue goodbye’s in order to bring on a handful of beautiful hello’s.

Have a great week!

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*IN THIS POST:

Striped dress: Old Navy (comes in lots of colors/patterns)
Block heels: Sole Society (more styles here, similar here)
Faux snakeskin clutch: Old Navy

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12 comments

  1. Great way to think about thinks- so much of the time we think of the things we “should” cut out of our lives or lament change, when in fact we can choose to focus on the things we can ADD to our lives and what things will bring. Needed this today, thanks Hallie!

  2. So true. People are naturally risk-averse, I think, so they get obsessed with what they could lose versus what they could win! Here’s to a summer of *good* changes 🙂

  3. Damn - had to read that one twice. LOVE it.
    I think about that with food, HA. typical.
    But seriously, all there is to gain if I eat well, follow a better diet….etc
    Rather than what I have to GIVE up.
    Love this! Thank you babe.
    xoxo
    Krista
    http://www.hundredblog.com

  4. Love that quote- thank you! I am moving soon and have been feeling like there is a lot I’m giving up, but in reality, I’m gaining a lot. Thanks for the new perspective. 🙂

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