You’ve probably
heard the saying by Roy T. Bennet, “You never
change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change
begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
It’s true that during the times you step outside your element, you
experience who you really are. It’s about facing our fears and
doing things we are passionate about.
We often live our
lives with the “I cannot,” “I don’t want to,” or “it’s
too difficult” thoughts that keep us stuck and unhappy. It’s only
until we realize that when we stop letting our negative thoughts
control us, that we find our true self.
Stepping into the
unknown is frightening, the place just beyond where we can see the
outcome of doing it. That’s the part that makes our hearts pump
faster, make us break out into a cold sweat and yet, we yearn to see
what’s there.
Staying in our
comfort zone keeps us from stepping into that unknown. It keeps us
secure and safe. Your comfort zone is the basis of your life now.
It’s how you define who and what you currently are.
But what would
happen if you stretched outside that zone? Would bad things happen?
Or would you suddenly be excited about life?
How do you know if
you should step into the unknown? Begin by writing down 10 things
that doesn’t scare you and you do often. This could be things like
traveling by bus, giving a public speech, or whatever it is that
doesn’t scare you. It’ll be different for each person, because we
all have different comfort zones.
Describe how it
feels to live within your comfort zone. Be as detailed as possible
using feeling words. How does it make you feel to be in your body,
your mind, and your life?
Then ask yourself
these questions:
- Are there things you want to achieve but haven’t yet?
- Are you dissatisfied with your daily life?
- Do you want to achieve big things?
- Do your goals and passions keep appearing, tugging at you?
- Are there material or immaterial things you want that you don’t have?
- Are you struggling with finding meaning in your life?
- Are you feeling jealous of others who have achieved or done things you secretly want?
Once you’ve answered these questions, think about what’s keeping
you from going after what you want. What makes you uncomfortable? Is
it fear? Are you reluctant to take chances or make changes?
Write Down 10 Things That Scare You.
Now describe how it would feel if you were living outside your
comfort zone. Be as detailed as possible. Describe in detail how it
feels, what you see, hear or where you are. Use images, color, or
visualization to help you create your life.
Take your time with these steps. Once you realize what’s keeping
you from stepping into the unknown you can begin taking small steps
outside your comfort zone to get there.
Your life can be as fulfilled and exciting as you desire it to be
once you step into the unknown where you find your true self. http://bit.ly/37eKubA
J.Amoros
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