When the Grass Is Always Greener

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyleJul 9, 2024

As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but if we actually made the change, we’d miss what we were giving up and long to change things back. How do you override the “grass is always greener” effect and make an objective assessment of which choice is right for you? Organizing your values can help you do this. I cover this connection in my latest Substack post.

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