Leave Your Comfort Zone Behind   

We're all guilty of getting nice and cozy with the our comfort zones.  They're like a big cushy chair that hugs us and lulls us into a false sense of security, however, if we don't break free, we don't grow.  The comfort zone can become very isolating and weaken us physically, mentally, and socially.   

Trying new things means growth and development, keeping your life from becoming stagnant.  At worst you won't like it, but you will learn from it.  It's also healthier and more mature than speculating you won't like it, which is what children do when they refuse to eat a new food.  The more you put yourself outside the boundries you created, the more you will connect to people, advance your career, accomplish physical tasks with less doubt, and the positives  go on.

Many excuses tie us into the comfort zone: fear, possible failure, humiliation, time, money, etc.  Unless you're in physical danger, fear is a waste of energy and holding you back.  Failure happens to everyone, especially the most successful individuals, because they started again with new knowledge and advanced each time.  Humiliation is humbling and never as bad as you can imagine it getting.  If perfectionism is the driving force, learn to let it go--flaws can be beautiful or make you laugh.  The time it takes to do something, like going back to school for a new career, is the same time as not acting, but without the reward and happiness with your new life.  And money can be made and budgeted to reach any goal you truly desire.

Aside from building a network for your job, the more experiences you have, the more you will have to talk about with others on a social level.  You can share opinions and gain new insight, especially if your outcomes were opposite, possibly leading to new friendships.  Think of something you want to try.  What's holding you back?  Will you regret it if you don't act?  What can you gain from it?  Small activities can get you further past your zone:  try a new class at our studios, drive a different way to work, wear something different than normal, or change any small variation of your daily life.  If you want to accomplish something larger, tackle it in steps, so the results are more positive for you and less stressful.   

When faced with doing something that makes you feel awkward and uncomfortable (obviously we're talking about healthy proposals and not potentially harmful ones), look at it positively in a way that motivates you to move forward with it.  It's an opportunity for adventure, a fresh start, a new life, empowerment, enrichment, new friends, and most importantly, a stronger, smarter, and healthier you! 

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