Change of Environment

Change of Environment

by | May 26, 2023 | Inspiration

A change of environment does the soul some good.

I have only been in Penticton, BC since February, but I have traveled to the coast (Vancouver, BC) three or four times already (usually for a few days). In fact, I spent this week in Maple Ridge, BC.

Penticton has yet to grow stale for me, though it certainly isn’t a large city, and it doesn’t take too long to get acquainted with it. Even so, I’ve been finding value in getting away from the status quo.

A change of environment can:

  • Give you a fresh perspective.
  • Inspire new ideas.
  • Offer a change of pace.
  • Give you the opportunity to interact with different people or visit friends or family.
  • Give you the opportunity to eat different food.
  • Offer the chance to see new or different sights.
  • Give you time to think and reflect.
  • Offer you the chance to reset your habits.

If you’re not getting away at least once every three months, consider making changing your environment a part of your quarterly routine.

With New Eyes

With New Eyes

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Personal Development

Having returned to Abbotsford from a two-week trip to Calgary, I am seeing everything with new eyes.

I’m beginning to appreciate my humble basement suite more. And somehow, it looks different to me.

I’ve often stressed the importance of changing your environment and shaking up your routine.

But on this occasion, I’m the one that’s been left pleasantly surprised by the results.

Without context, appreciation can prove a challenge. Sometimes, we need more context. And context can certainly come from a two-week working vacation.