Do you find yourself repeatedly starting over in
relationships
,
jobs
or
careers
, or
where you live
? Does the "next" thing-beyond the present-often seem like the place fulfillment will be found? And when you move on to the next thing, do you experience a period of relief and excitement until eventually the new thing now becomes the next disappointment?
If this sounds familiar in your life, you could be struggling with
Grass Is Greener Syndrome
. While sometimes mistaken for purely a
commitment
decision-making
perfectionism
issue, Grass Is Greener Syndrome is a defeating cycle that makes it difficult to settle down and feel fulfilled in various areas of life. It often feels like there is something better that you're
missing out
on and can cause people to be in perpetual conflict, endlessly moving from one relationship or situation to another, or stuck in place and paralyzed with
indecision
. For many, the helpless repetitions can also lead to heightened
anxiety
depression
, among other issues.
Nathan Feiles, LCSW-R, a therapist and private specialized coach in NYC, is the first in the field of psychotherapy to explore the cycle of Grass Is Greener Syndrome, and deliver ways in which you can begin to identify, understand, and approach your own personal struggle within the grass is greener cycle.
Grass Is Greener Syndrome: Relationships, Commitment, Perfectionism, and the Life-Changing Fear of Missing Out
will give you a unique look into the lives of people who have struggled deeply with this issue-and overcome it.