Walking Away: The Struggle to Leave What We Love

Unravelling the Comfort Zone: The Struggle to Walk Away from What We Love

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Routines give people safety. Knowing what is coming next leaves this discomfort of uncertainty somewhere at the back of your mind.

The phrase “this is a safe space” has become the go-to jargon for assuring someone who is uncomfortable or uncertain about a situation that it’s ok to feel discomfort in the unknown.

Humans need connections to survive and thrive. As humans, we have basic needs for food, shelter, connection, and safety.

For the control freaks among us, safety is more often than not the comfort of keeping things the same as always and only taking a risk on changing things up when your passion is truly ignited.

Falling in love, trying a new dish that you just want to order over and over again, and having a favourite pair of trackies are just a few things that ignite the simple mood lifts we need to keep us happy.

But what happens when the universe starts giving you very clear reasons that it’s time to break up with your favourite things? Why is it so hard for us to walk away?

It’s like your most comfy socks. They may have holes in them; they may match nothing in your wardrobe, but…