Never underestimate the power of Faith because when nothing seems possible, Faith makes it possible.

How to Become Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

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Consider what life would be if we only did what we know,

what we were already good at or what we currently liked.

We would never grow.

It’s no wonder babies cry when they are pushed from the safe and

nurturing confines of their mothers’ womb and into the brightly lit, cold confines of the ward.

And yet, despite all of our experience at adapting and stretching ourselves in one way or another,

it can still be hard to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.?

Learning happens?outside of the familiar?and comfortable.

This likely isn’t news for experienced entrepreneurs, who have learned the hard way that trying and failing,

changing directions and trying again is often the road to success.

But is there such a thing as venturing too far from the known?

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At what point is learning replaced with simply inducing fear or anxiety just to say you did it?

Imagine a person who is generally afraid of heights, but still willing to ride roller coasters.

The key is to have a full understanding and trust of the safety measures in place and

a learned expectation of their own physiological response.

In other words, they know their limits and prepare for the times when they are willing to push those limits.

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To set aside the analogy of the person afraid of heights, taking a risk isn’t always about?facing your greatest fear.

Maybe your version is dining alone at a new restaurant or?striking up a conversation?with a stranger.

Start small.

The payoff isn’t as big, but neither is the risk.

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Begin each day with the mantra,

“Today, I’m going to choose courage over comfort.”

Choosing courage, in all its forms, challenges our preconceived notions and expands our comfort circle.

As your comfort circle increases, so does your?willingness to tackle bigger risks.

Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Finding the sweet spot of comfort and discomfort requires preparation, honesty and, of course, some risk.

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Start by asking yourself the following questions:

Have you done the work to ensure you’re prepared for this type of risk?

Is it worth it?

Taking a risk for the simple pleasure of overcoming a fear or insecurity is great.

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But is your time better spent on something more personally or professionally gratifying?

Is this the best time to leave your comfort zone?

If you’re in a tough financial spot, for example, now may not be the best time to launch a new business.

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Are there less risky options that would provide you some building blocks on which to expand your comfort circle?

How will you respond to failure??

Venturing too far?from your comfort circle can drain your motivation to try again.

Is there a trusted friend or colleague who can support you through this risk?

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If you are fearful of change, eliminate all intellectualization of what will or won’t happen and take action immediately.

Action helps you overcome fear and motion creates emotion.

You are important.

Think and believe that you are an important person with important goals.

Believe and?visualize yourself achieving those goals.

Do this every single day.

Be enthusiastic about your goals and never consider the thought of giving up.

You owe it to your future self.

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