The Interest Shift
Humans are incredibly unique — their interests, emotions, and everything about them. In this writing, I want to highlight one particular aspect: interest.
Interest can be at a 10 out of 10 one moment and suddenly drop to 0 out of 10 in just minutes. How fast is that? Sometimes, even the person experiencing it can’t understand their own shifting preferences. How can someone wear only “bright” outfits for years, only to have a single unexpected event completely change their style? Suddenly, they start showing up in “dark” outfits every day and can no longer enjoy their previous fashion choices.
But why does this phenomenon happen? Yes, I understand that humans are designed to be dynamic. We are built to be flexible, capable of adapting to various situations. But the unpredictability of emotions, feelings, and interests — why is it so confusing?
Surprisingly, this is completely normal in our society. There’s no need to overthink it, yet I can’t help but feel curious. I also find myself frustrated with the constant waves of my own interests. One day, I’m completely invested in A and B. Not long after, I lose all excitement and want nothing to do with either. Suddenly, C appears dazzling and irresistible in my eyes.
Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons consistency is such a challenge for me. Staying on one path for too long feels boring — I crave novelty to keep myself engaged. I know this isn’t ideal for my long-term life plans, so I continue searching for solutions. I keep trying different approaches, hoping that one day I’ll find a method that truly works for me.
Beyond that, I’ve also considered abandoning my reliance on interest as motivation. So far, I’ve been driven to do things based on how interested I am in them. If I need to complete a task, I force myself to develop an interest in it. This approach worked for a while — until I reached the realization phase. I suddenly became aware of how quickly my interests shift and how exhausting it is to keep up with them.
So, should I make a major mindset shift? I know that’s a rhetorical question — haha. But really, where do I even start?
