BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE !!!

Fear is a natural and essential part of growth. Every time we consciously choose to step outside of our comfort zone, the next uncomfortable thing becomes a little bit easier.

Everyone is afraid of leaving their comfort zone because your comfort zone is more comfortable, right? What we don’t realize is that we learn things when we find courage enough to step out of our comfort zones.

“The hardest thing to do is leaving your comfort zone. But you have to let go of the life you’re familiar with and take the risk to live the life you dream about.”

When you dream of something big, you will often have to do things that make you uncomfortable, that scare you. It doesn’t mean that those things are bad, chances are that they won’t be as difficult as you think. Some level of fear and anxiety is important for us to keep moving forward, to make progress, doing things that take us out of our comfort zone is a way to have those feelings propelling us forwards.

If things haven’t been working for you up until now, then you have nothing to lose by trying something new because to achieve something new, you have to do something that you have never done before. Take the first step, dabble your toe into the sea, if you still feel scared out of your minds then you can always return to your safe space.

As long as you keep trying to get out there, you are good to go. Here are some reasons to take the plunge.

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

YOU WON’T REGRET MISSING OUT ON A POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY

When you refuse to level your comfort zone, there will be a lot of things you can miss. You cannot keep doing the same things you do right now and expect to achieve bigger dreams. If you have a big vision, then you will have to constantly be stepping out of your comfort zone.

Being a little uncomfortable means you are going to be learning a few new things. For example, if you have always been scared of public speaking then putting your ideas out there in meetings and presentations will be difficult. You will have to step out of your comfort zone, be a little uncomfortable, deal with a bit of anxiety, but eventually, you will be comfortable enough to speak up among people who hold power.

IT WILL HELP BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

When you get out of your comfort zone, you will learn new things, you will get new experiences, and eventually, you will put a new skill to your name. Having a new skill will boost your confidence because now you aren’t scared of doing something like you earlier were.

For the same example as above, now that you have learned to step out there and speak up, it will give you the confidence to put out your ideas and views in front of people and you will eventually get to take on bigger projects.

YOU WILL FEEL SELF-FULFILLED

People who are stuck in their comfort zones often have a weight of the feeling of underachievement over whatever work they do. The regret that they couldn’t do something because it made them uncomfortable makes them feel that they are not quite living their life to the fullest.

When you step out of your comfort zone, you grow, find the momentum to move forward, find a better level of productivity – all of these things lead you to a sense of self-fulfillment, this gives you a feeling of satisfaction.

When you learn to be okay with the discomfort that comes in the beginning – when you do something that makes you step out of your comfort zone – you will eventually become more productive.

Getting out there requires you to be more focused, to develop self-confidence, and to believe in yourself – these things push you to do things you never thought were possible.

When you learn to make yourself be heard even with the nagging discomfort of speaking in the public, you will eventually increase your productivity because you can get started on whatever it is that you wanted to discuss instead of waiting for someone else to come up with it or you to find someone alone or you to wait to develop enough confidence to broach the subject.

YOU WILL LEARN PEOPLE DON’T CARE A LOT

One of the reasons that people are scared of doing something is the thought of people judging them. Everyone has a lot on their plates, yes, they might look your way but nobody has the time to keep thinking about you. If they do, then you anyway shouldn’t be caring about their opinion.

You have to convince yourself to not let other people’s opinions sway your decisions. When you start doing things because they are going to help you grow, you will learn that what others say doesn’t hold much weight. You will learn to eliminate fear.

BE FAMILIAR WITH DISCOMFORTS

All people feel uncomfortable when they have to do things they do not want. It is nature; and, we should not negate it. What you should do is to get yourself familiar with these annoying feelings. Choose one thing that you are afraid of and try to do it every day; even if it is a small task such as talking to a person you have lost contact for about one year . The more familiar you feel with discomfort, the easier you overcome your fears.

LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES

Learning is the most effective way to develop yourself. You can learn from books, friends, and even your mistakes. When you find something awkward, remind yourself that it is okay and never let it negatively affect your mind. All people feel distressing at some points. However, what makes confident people different is how they react to the situation and what they learn from it.

When taking a new role, it is unavoidable that you make mistakes. In this case, instead of feeling fearful or ashamed, you should confess and try to find out solutions to correct them or learn from your limitations.

This way, you will learn more from your blunders and know how to avoid them the in the future. No one will castigate you when you do something wrong; so long as the mistakes you make were not made due to irresponsible choices. So, be thoughtful in your choices, but don’t be afraid to make mistakes

BE CONFIDENT

When you fill yourself with confidence, even if it is the fake courage, you will find it easier to do scared things. When you are going to do something, try to imagine you are filled up with courage, brightness, and amazing contentment. If you believe you can defeat your fears, you will go to the right place soon

VISUALIZER YOUR SUCCESSFUL LIFE

If you always imagine yourself failing when starting doing something new, you will never able to step out of your comfort zone. It is because you will get nervous and even stressed in these cases. In contrast, if you believe yourself and think that you will succeed, you will find everything at rest. Shut your eyes and visualize your successful life. It is the best way to motivate yourself to do new things.

This process may be time-consuming, but it will help you to overcome many of your weakness, and increase your opportunities for positive life change. So, don’t hesitate to put them to use for yourself…. you and your better future will thank you for deciding to take action and be fearless today.

I.C – Google.