You should always change where you sit.

Sounds kind of silly, doesn’t it? I’m sure you’ve heard this advice before. “They” always suggest this as a simple way to change your perspective and see more opportunities. Whether it’s sitting in a class or on a bus, being in the exact same spot every day can limit your point of view.

Let’s face it. Change is hard, and staying in your comfort bubble is easier, even when it comes to simple routines.

Last weekend I had the chance to do the one thing that always makes me nervous. I attended a weekend mastermind event completely solo.

I’m not gonna lie. I do get some social anxiety when going to a group event by myself.

With 160 people in attendance, I’d call this a decent sized group event. I’ve always had that type of social anxiety, but I’m a pretty good faker. No one would ever guess that walking into a big party all by myself, when I don’t know anyone, is scary for me.

If I have my one buddy, my security blanket, it’s a totally different story.

That first night, I sidled up to the bar because, well, I needed a drink for this! I quickly found the first table in sight with an open spot. That way, I wouldn’t have to stand around plotting which circle I was going to infiltrate and interrupt with my awkward greeting. It worked! I avoided feeling like that odd loner in the corner, and my table mates were lovely and gracious, welcoming me into the conversation.

By the end of the night, I stayed almost 2 hours past my intended bed time.

The next day, I felt a little more confident walking in alone, so I decided to push myself even more: I searched for a new table!

I chose a seat on the opposite side of the room and couldn’t help but notice my original table mates were sitting in the exact same spot! Yes, I teased them about it and then proceeded to meet more new friends.

On the third day, I switched it up again, and guess what? Most people still hadn’t changed seats. I teased my new friends about it, and we had a good laugh. Funny how it’s so easy to stay put, even when there’s no real reason to.

When the emcee hit the stage, his opening line was, “I see you’re all sitting in the same spots you’ve sat in all weekend!”

Sound familiar?

This can be a side effect of choosing to make big changes in your life. You learn to see things differently, and you start to embrace change and think about how you can create it every day.

We all have the power to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you.

This experience reminded me that when we embrace change—big or small—it shifts how we see the world. Change forces you out of autopilot, and that’s where growth begins.

It’s because these mindset practices matter. They help you change the way you see your world around you, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time. The more you change, the more you gain the confidence to forge your own path and be who you are meant to be.

If you want to create change in your life but you’re not sure how, start with the little things. Choose a different spot in your yoga class or drive a different route to work tomorrow.

When we change our perspective, our perspective changes.

Change is uncomfortable, but it almost always makes us better. That weekend, I could have stayed paralyzed by my social anxiety and talked to the same 5 people, but I chose to do the harder thing.

And that made the whole experience easier and more fulfilling.

Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”

If you want to dream big or create your life on your terms, hang out with people who are doing that. If you want to avoid adventure, always choosing the safe path, that is okay too.

But, what if… just, what if… you could combine the two?

What if you could SAFELY go on a life adventure to chase that big dream and create your life on your terms?

The truth is, you can combine the two.

Start by pushing yourself to change a small thing every day and surround yourself with the 5 people you want to become. Be weary of the community that makes you think you have no better options staying stuck in pain. Instead, find that community that will help you grow.

Guaranteed, it will help you know that change is possible.