This article was co-authored by Rachel Clissold and by wikiHow staff writer, Kira Jan. Rachel Clissold is a Life Coach and Consultant in Sydney, Australia. With over six years of coaching experience and over 17 years of corporate training, Rachel specializes in helping business leaders move through internal roadblocks, gain more freedom and clarity, and optimize their company’s efficiency and productivity. Rachel uses a wide range of techniques including coaching, intuitive guidance, neuro-linguistic programming, and holistic biohacking to help clients overcome fear, break through limitations, and bring their epic visions to life. Rachel is an acclaimed Reiki Master Practitioner, Qualified practitioner in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis & Past Life Regression. She has created events with up to 500 people around Australia, United Kingdom, Bali, and Costa Rica.
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Some structure in your life can be comforting, but when you feel like your days are getting dull and repetitive, it might be time to shake things up a bit. Getting out of your comfort zone and injecting some spontaneity into your routine can keep things unpredictable and fun. We’ve compiled the best ways for you to break out of old habits and reinvigorate your daily life.
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QuestionHow can I embrace my authentic self more?Rachel ClissoldRachel Clissold is a Life Coach and Consultant in Sydney, Australia. With over six years of coaching experience and over 17 years of corporate training, Rachel specializes in helping business leaders move through internal roadblocks, gain more freedom and clarity, and optimize their company’s efficiency and productivity. Rachel uses a wide range of techniques including coaching, intuitive guidance, neuro-linguistic programming, and holistic biohacking to help clients overcome fear, break through limitations, and bring their epic visions to life. Rachel is an acclaimed Reiki Master Practitioner, Qualified practitioner in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis & Past Life Regression. She has created events with up to 500 people around Australia, United Kingdom, Bali, and Costa Rica.
Certified Life CoachIt's just showing up, like when you're a child—you don't care, instead of walking in a line, you twist, you twirl, you do a dance, and you jump up, jump down, and just show up as you are. So it's almost like embracing that inner child that just wants to play, and, again, it's just showing up. There's something inside of us that wants to come out, that wants to be shared, that wants to be expressed. So it's just doing it, having the courage to speak up, and having the courage to do what you feel like doing. -
QuestionHow can I get out of my repetitive everyday routine?Rachel ClissoldRachel Clissold is a Life Coach and Consultant in Sydney, Australia. With over six years of coaching experience and over 17 years of corporate training, Rachel specializes in helping business leaders move through internal roadblocks, gain more freedom and clarity, and optimize their company’s efficiency and productivity. Rachel uses a wide range of techniques including coaching, intuitive guidance, neuro-linguistic programming, and holistic biohacking to help clients overcome fear, break through limitations, and bring their epic visions to life. Rachel is an acclaimed Reiki Master Practitioner, Qualified practitioner in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis & Past Life Regression. She has created events with up to 500 people around Australia, United Kingdom, Bali, and Costa Rica.
Certified Life CoachIt could be as simple as taking a five-minute longer journey to work, going the scenic route, going to a different café, trying a different food, joining a new gym, or doing something else different that's putting you out of your normal confines. Simple tweaks shift everything. It doesn't need to be huge, like quitting your job and traveling.
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About This Article
If you want to be more spontaneous, start by throwing out the rulebook and say “goodbye” to dull routines. A great way to pursue a life of spontaneity is to say “yes” more often, since you never know what unplanned adventures await you. If you’re unsure where to start, try a restaurant you’ve never been to before instead of sticking to your favorites. When you feel bolder, try a bigger change, like going vegetarian or paleo for a month, to know what it’s like. Then, build up to something really big, such as going away for a week to a place you’ve never visited before. Keep reading for more tips, including how embracing mystery can help you be more spontaneous in your life!