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I’ve written before about filling the well, or injecting novelty into your life in order to stimulate curiosity and growth. One of my favorite ways to do that is through travel, and this week a short road trip reminded me of the importance of breaking out of my routine. Shaking things up a bit also provided me with the opportunity to switch up some habits of thought and reactions. There were minor glitches along the way that would have once set me on a downward mental spiral;

Well, the world didn’t right itself while I was on a break (hope springs eternal), but I do feel better equipped to persist. Spending two weeks filling the well brings an infusion of energy and a fresh perspective. It shows me what I can do without (detailed planning that leaves no room for serendipity, too many shoulds, and too much time on social media). It also shows me what I want more of in my life (spontaneity, outings and travel, creativity, physical activity). All of