Anxiety versus Curiosity | Longmont Mental Health Therapist and Life Coach

A few weeks ago, a friend shared her personal challenge: to try something new each month. As she recounted the experiences she had pursued so far this year, the conversation stirred admiration—and also a deeper reflection.

Newness, after all, doesn’t always need to be scheduled. Often, it shows up unannounced and can induce anxiety and feel vulnerable.

For some, it comes through midlife shifts—returning to school, starting a new path, or navigating change. For others, it may be parenting, which evolves daily. Or perhaps it emerges through creative practice, where exploration is part of the process.

Maybe it’s simply life itself—constantly inviting us to stretch beyond what we already know.

Seen this way, new beginnings are not disruptions, but invitations—ongoing opportunities to meet ourselves in unfamiliar terrain.

Being a beginner doesn’t mean going backward. It means stepping forward with humility, curiosity, and courage.

And yet, stepping into the unknown can feel unsettling. If you’re navigating the uncertainty of newness and want support along the way, I invite you to schedule a session. Together, we can explore what it means to begin again—with curiosity, steadiness, and care.

Join me next week for Part 2 where we what it means to be a true beginner—and how that changes everything.

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