Your comfort zone is ruining your life...

Everything we are capable of doing falls into one of two categories: things we do within our comfort zone, and things we do outside of our comfort zone.

The things that fall within the comfort zone category are usually easy to do, there is no real challenge in doing them. The things that fall outside of the comfort zone usually take more effort, preparation, and may require more energy or resources.

The comfort zone has a lot more control over how we live our lives than we may be aware of. The more we let our comfort zone take control of our actions, the harder it will be to push ourselves to try new things or gain new experiences.

By gaining a greater awareness of how the comfort zone plays an active role in our lives, we can start making the necessary changes to live our lives on our terms.

I myself struggle with getting out of my comfort zone. I have my routines and enjoy doing the things I am used to and comfortable with doing.

The unknown is scary, and change is hard. Why would we willingly put ourselves in an uncomfortable position?

The answer is simple. We have to get uncomfortable for great changes to happen in our lives.

Let’s take this post as an example.

I enjoy writing posts that offer a different insight or change of perspective to others; even if just one person finds value in something I’ve written, that’s a win in my book! But, if I’m being honest, it takes some serious time, effort, and willpower to publish these posts, because it means pushing myself outside of my comfort zone.

Pushing yourself to do something new and uncomfortable will make you feel accomplished, boost your self-esteem and confidence, and even teach you a new skill or two. 

The more we push ourselves to try new things, the easier they will become each time we do them. 

Don’t let the comfort of your current situation hold you back from all that life has to offer.

As they say, life begins at the end of your comfort zone!