In life, once on a path, we tend to follow it, for better or worse. What’s sad is that even if it’s the latter, we often accept it anyway because we are so accustomed to the way things are that we don’t even recognize that they could be different.
Here are some techniques that could help broaden the way you think. First, Look as if you’ve never seen. “Beginner’s mind” allows you to remain open to new experiences despite any expertise you may have. Then, shift into positivity. Take a few moments to think about the things in your life that are going well. This will brighten your mood and free your brain.
在生活中，一旦走上了一条道路，不论好坏，我们往往会在这条路上走下去。令人难过的是，即使这条路是不好的那条路，我们也经常会接受它，因为我们如此习惯于事物存在的方式，以至于我们甚至没有意识到它们可能是不同的。
这里有一些技巧可以帮助你拓展思维：第一，当作你从未见过这种情况。“初学者思维”会使你对新的经验持开放态度，尽管你可能已经掌握了一定的专业知识。第二，变得乐观。花一点儿时间想想你生活中进展顺利的事情。这将让你变得开心起来，并且解放你的大脑。