When I used to hear people tell me to leave my comfort zone I used to think they were crazy. My comfort zone is safe and happy, so why the heck would I actively try and make myself uncomfortable? Turns out, your comfort zone may not be as good for you as I thought.
In this post I am going debunk some of the misconceptions about your comfort zone.
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Myth #1: Leaving your comfort zone is bad for you
Leaving your comfort zone from time to time will allow you to grow as a person. Just like how muscles need stress to grow, your mind needs stress to grow as well.
Myth #2: Your comfort zone will keep you from getting hurt
Leaving your comfort zone can prepare you the unexpected, which will make it easier to deal with the inevitable hardships ahead
Myth #3: My comfort zone is where Iām in control
In life, whether you are in your comfort zone or working to get out of your comfort zone, you are never fully in control. Leaving your comfort zone will train you to deal with the unexpectedness of life.
Myth #4: I am the happiest when I am in my comfort zone.
People often confuse being comfortable with being happy. You can’t truly by your happiest self if you are not growing and achieving, and those things can only be accomplished outside of your comfort zone.
Myth #5: Stepping out of my comfort zone will guarantee success.
Success is never guaranteed. Just simply stepping out of your comfort zone will not be all it takes to succeed. However, consistently practicing stepping out of your comfort zone will allow you to set building blocks towards success.
Myth #6: You must face your worst fears in order to be happy.
Stepping out of your comfort zone doesn’t mean jump into the scariest situation you can get yourself in. Leaving your comfort zone can be as easy as smiling at a stranger or trying a totally new recipe. It is the small wins in life that will snowball into larger wins later on.
Myth #7: Your comfort is your worst enemy.
While most of my blogs are about why you need to practice stepping outside of your comfort zone, it is important that your comfort zone can sometimes be positive. For example, it is nice to be in your comfort zone when you are driving a car or when you are going to bed. It is also fantastic to surround yourself with people that you love and that make you feel comfortable. The importance comes in knowing when to be comfortable and when to step out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone.
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