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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio.
Good morning.
This is Laura.
Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast.
Today's tip is that if you find yourself feeling like your world has gotten smaller, there are practical ways to broaden your horizons.
No matter the season, it is possible to choose a bigger life.
During and after the COVID pandemic, many people lamented that their world seemed to have shrunk.
The universe of people they saw plummeted.
They spent more time at home.
They lost variety in their activities.
But of course, it doesn't take a pandemic for people to feel that way sometimes.
A lot of people tell me that their worlds shrink during the early years of parenting.
It can be hard to go out with babies or toddlers, so people find themselves staying home.
I hear from remote workers who love the flexibility and independence of working from home but struggle to see people other than on Zoom or even to leave the house some days.
And all of us, in winter, can find our worlds feeling smaller.
Bundling up and driving in bad weather is unpleasant.
It is just easier not to.
But after a while of living in a constricted world, you may start to long for something else.
So how can you broaden your world?
How can you make life feel a little bigger?
The good news is that you probably don't have to change much.
There are practical things you can do to broaden your horizons within daily life.
One simple idea is to consider finding a third space, somewhere besides home and work, where you can hang out.
Your third space could be a coffee shop, a library, a park or some other spot where you are likely to cross paths with people who become familiar.
You can use your third space for recreation like reading, And if you work remotely, you can also work from your third space, sometimes instead of from your home.
Even if you have to overcome some inertia to get there, you may feel better with a change of scenery.
Another simple way to expand your world is to join an activity-based group.
Something like a choir, a book club, young friends of the art museum, a tennis team or so forth will give you a recurring commitment to get you out of the house and introduce you to a new circle of people.
If your schedule and budget allow it, you could consider a weekend trip.
There's a lot you could do in 48 hours or even 36.
You could visit a friend, go see an art exhibit in another city or simply explore a new place you have been curious about.
Just a little time away can change your perspective.
If you can't go for a weekend, go somewhere for a day.
There are no doubt many adventures to be had within an hour or two radius of your house.
Personally, I love to broaden my horizons by taking in culture.
You can read great literature.
Go to the theater, go to a museum, see a musical performance.
Seeing something new will make your world feel bigger.
You can even make your world feel bigger from the comfort of your house.
When you think of a friend or relative or colleague, reach out.
Even just a text will make you feel more connected and less isolated.
And who knows?
A quick text or email may lead to a Zoom or in-person meetup.
Even when retreating seems easier, It is worthwhile to aim for a bigger life.
The world is vast and wonderful.
You don't want to miss out on what it has to offer.
In the meantime, this is Laura.
Thanks for listening.
And here's to making the most of our time.
Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast.
If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam.com.
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