Tunnel vision is okay, if you happen to be at an amusement park walking through one of those funky Fun Houses with a bunch of goofy friends after a couple of cocktails. Or if you happen to be driving through the worst part of town and don’t want to see how those folks live. Otherwise, you’re really not doing yourself any favors. Tunnel vision is keeping you from experiencing the best of your world.

So how to get rid of it? First off, you need to understand that it’s a learned behavior. And yes, I said behavior. Somewhere along the line, something happened to make you want to narrow your field of vision. Tunnel vision is a lot like wearing blinders. Good if you’re a horse, not so much if you’re a human. Do you really want to limit yourself that way?

Here are a few ways to undo that behavior and get rid of tunnel vision once and for all:
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Cop To It

As with most behavioral changes, the first order of business is to acknowledge you’ve got an issue. If you’re in denial, you’re never going to undo whatever it is you’re trying to change. You’ve got to step up to the plate and take a good long look at how you see the world. Until you do, nothing is going to change.

Turn The Other Cheek

I’m not big on the bible thing, but this is one of my all-time favorites. I’m pretty sure that ol’ J.C. Wasn’t talking about letting people smack you around without recourse. I’m thinking he was talking about perspective. If you’re looking at something and you don’t like what you see, just turn your eyes in another direction. It’s a pretty simple concept, but more often than not, ignored. For some reason, folks seem to think that if it’s that simple, it won’t work. Wrong. Equally as often, it’s precisely the simple stuff that has the most impact. Think: Invention of the Wheel. Would you want to do without that?

Practice

It only takes 21 days to form (or break!) a habit. This is a proven fact. 21 days. Not a very long time in the larger scope of things, eh? Tunnel vision is learned behavior, so if you want to unlearn it, you’re going to have to practice. You’re going to have to pay attention to your narrow little view of the world and start calling yourself out. We all do it. It’s just how we’re wired. Driving down the road, minding your own business, when you see someone dressed in rags. What’s the first thing that pops into your head? “What a loser.” “Lazy parasite.” “Get a job!” Admit it. But don’t beat yourself up too much. You can change all this, if you practice.

In short, if you’re trying to get rid of that tunnel vision, you’re going to have to adjust your perspective. You’re going to have to stop making judgments and find a little compassion. You’re going to have to finally admit you’re flawed and make a vow to let it go. It is only your learned limiting beliefs that grow your tunnel vision. Cut them loose. And then watch how much more beautiful your world becomes.