I once knew someone who very much believed themselves to be in the mindset of never wanting to be stagnant; always seeking something “different” or exciting.

This same person, however, refused to eat at a restaurant that didn’t have Google reviews, alternated the same meals every week, took the same routes to the same places for “convenience,” and got weirded out by the idea of switching “their” side of the bed with a partner unless there was a justified reason. What is it that makes us feel good about saying we want the unconventional but staying committed to ordinary routines?

Let’s examine how we can fall out of the slump of “normal” without causing problematic disruptions.