Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone

Why stepping out of your comfort zone will benefit you

Truth is, everybody likes being comfortable

And whats so bad with that? After all being comfortable should be the goal right?

Yes, but also no. Let me explain.

Being comfortable is holding you back

They say the worst thing you can be is comfortable because being comfortable is holding you back from reaching a bigger level of happiness.

Think of it like a job. If you are really unhappy in your job, you are going look for a new one. If you are really happy in your job then you’re all set!

But what if you’re neither. Not unhappy enough to quit, but you also don’t particularly LOVE your job either. You’re just… comfortable.

Most people want to stay where they are comfortable, but imagine how much happier they would be if they had that job that they loved rather than just tolerated. This example can be used in almost every facet of life.

Not everything needs changed

Sometimes being comfortable is good. You want to be comfortable when you are laying in bed or driving your car. But breaking out of bad habits or pushing your self to pursue better things is never a bad idea.

Why you may benefit from leaving your comfort zone

1. You can live your true authentic self

Sometimes peoples reasons for not leaving their comfort zone is because they are worried about what other people might think. However, getting out of that mindset and being your true self will make you happier in the long run.

2. You can learn more about yourself

Getting out of your comfort zone can be as simple as trying something new for the first time. Even something as simple as listening to a new genre of music or trying a new recipe can teach you interesting things about yourself.

3. You can overcome fears and accomplish things you never knew were possible

Most of the time when people do not leave their comfort zone it is because they are scared. Whether they are scared of failure or scared it won’t be what they are expecting. However, learning to leave your comfort zone can allow you to overcome your fears and do things you never thought you could accomplish.

Comments

5 responses to “Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone”

  1. Nelson Grant Avatar
    Nelson Grant

    Good information. Defiantly I learned a lot. When will you be posting again? I want to learn so much more!!

  2. Sadie Blomberg Avatar
    Sadie Blomberg

    This is so true. Being comfortable is important in several situations, but experiencing those things that make you step out of your comfort zone leads to you making new, fun memories. Great advice!!

  3. Brynn Jeambey Avatar
    Brynn Jeambey

    The connection of being comfortable to feeling stagnant in your job, where you’re not loving it but also not hating it, is such an interesting and relatable parallel. I’m looking forward to more posts about this topic!

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