On a New Journey

Have You Been on a New Journey?

Have you been on a new journey? Were there fears? Worries? Feelings of uncertainties? Or feelings of excitement? I suppose it depends on the context? For me, it depends on whether it's a journey that I've chosen to embark on. 

A New Journey Could Be a New Beginning of Sorts

Starting a new journey could be a new beginning of sorts. It's a journey where you get to explore new things, embrace new experiences and meet new people. It could also be a journey where you learn to see things from a new perspective. 

A New Journey into the Unknown

A new journey could bring about a certain amount of anxiety, especially if it's a journey into an unknown territory, because you might not know what to expect.  But if you're the adventurous sort of person, maybe you might enjoy it right from the start?

A New Journey on a Less-Travelled Path

If you've been forced to go on the less-travelled path, you might see the new journey as unpleasant. On the other hand, if you've chosen to go on the less-travelled path, you'd probably be excited about the journey. Or at the very least, you'd probably be mentally prepared to take on whatever challenges the less-travelled path might present.

Whether you've been forced to go on the less-travelled path or it's a choice you've made, I think it bodes well to learn to enjoy the journey. Because when you're enjoying the journey, you're basically in a happy state of mind to some extent. And as a master has once said, you'll be lucky when you're happy. In other words, being happy will put you in a place where everything goes well.

A New Journey Where You've to Start All Over

It can be unnerving when you're starting all over, whether it's after a long period of unexpected losses/traumas or it's a path you've chosen. Whatever the case may be, you could still choose to enjoy the journey. Right? 

From my perspective, prepping yourself mentally before you start on your new journey is helpful. Try to picture yourself on this new journey and what you hope to experience. Mentally focusing on the positives rather than the negatives could be a stabilising force as you embark on the new journey and as you continue on the journey. 

Stay Focused On Your Goal(s) in Your New Journey

Staying focused on one's goal(s) when embarking on a new journey is crucial for success - success in terms of achieving the goals. When you know what you want out of your new journey, it makes it a lot more meaningful too.

Advice for Starting a New Journey?

Need some advice on starting a new journey on your career path? Check out an article on edweek.org.  

My advice? Well, I'll say take it as a learning opportunity - be it a work-related new journey or something else - and see yourself grow through it. 

Cheers,

Annie Chan

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