Try new things & stick to them

Stepping into the unknown does something profound.

It shakes up the familiar patterns, sparks curiosity, and shifts the way you see yourself and the world. Trying something new is more than just an act—it’s a mindset, one that feeds your creativity, builds confidence, and opens doors to possibilities you didn’t even know existed.

But there’s a reason so many of us hesitate.

It’s not just the fear of failing; it’s the discomfort of being in that in-between space where things feel awkward, messy, and unresolved. We want instant clarity, instant results, instant proof that it’s worth the effort. When that doesn’t happen, it’s tempting to stop.

To tell yourself, Maybe this isn’t for me. Maybe I’m not ready. Maybe this was a mistake.

This is where perfectionism sneaks in. It convinces you that if you can’t do something flawlessly from the start, it’s not worth doing at all. But perfectionism isn’t about wanting to do your best—it’s about fear. It keeps you stuck, paralysed by the idea that effort without immediate success is failure.

And then there’s inconsistency, which has a way of pulling you away just as things are beginning to take shape. The initial excitement fades, and suddenly it’s easier to put something off than to keep showing up. But growth doesn’t happen in bursts of inspiration; it happens in the quiet, unremarkable moments when you choose to keep going.

That’s the challenge of trying new things: not just starting but sticking with them.

Giving yourself the time and space to be a beginner, to be imperfect, and to let the process unfold at its own pace.

It’s about learning to sit with uncertainty and trust that, eventually, the effort will lead to something meaningful—even if it’s not the outcome you originally imagined.

And here’s the thing: one step often leads to another.

The act of trying creates momentum.

It opens doors, shifts your thinking, and introduces you to new ideas. What starts as a small act of curiosity can ripple out, shaping your mindset, your habits, and even the direction of your life.

But it requires patience. It requires you to let go of the need for immediate answers and focus instead on the process. Not in a rigid, disciplined way, but with a sense of openness and exploration.

When you approach it like this—not as something you have to achieve, but as something you’re willing to experience—you create room for growth to happen naturally.

Trying new things isn’t about chasing perfection or forcing results. It’s about staying active in your pursuit, allowing yourself to explore, and being consistent enough to see where it takes you.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start—and keep going.

Eventually, you’ll find yourself in a new space. Maybe it’s where you wanted to be. Maybe it’s somewhere completely unexpected. Either way, you’ll look back and realise that the act of trying—of showing up, of sticking with it—was the very thing that got you there.