Have you ever noticed how, overnight, some things that once felt familiar suddenly feel… off? Like your favorite pair of jeans that used to fit perfectly but now feel tight and awkward in all the wrong places. Or those endless conversations with a friend that suddenly turn into strange silences you don’t quite know how to fill.

That discomfort — that awkward, in-between feeling — can be scary. But it’s one of our greatest allies. Lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of it, and I think it’s life’s quiet way of reminding us that we’re moving, changing.

• The problem is: We’re often so distracted by what’s happening outside that we forget to notice what’s happening inside. We ignore the discomfort instead of asking what it’s trying to tell us.

But if we look closely, discomfort is a signal. It shows us we’ve stepped outside of the predictable. And while that feels unsettling, it’s essential for growth. Without it, we’d probably just keep repeating the same choices, the same cycles — not because they’re right, but because they’re familiar. So ask yourself:

Sometimes when you feel lost, maybe you’re actually exactly where you need to be.
That messy middle — where everything feels blurry and directionless — is often where the most important decisions begin. Being lost might just mean that going with the flow isn’t enough anymore. Ever thought about it that way?

Discomfort is like a fever. It’s not the problem itself, but a symptom that something in your life needs attention. I’ve been trying to embrace situations of discomfort more often, and honestly — I recommend you try the same.

Next time you feel out of place, instead of running from it, pause and ask: “What is this feeling trying to show me?”

Discomfort isn’t the enemy. It’s the sign.

With love,
Micael.