Comfort zones are cosy, but consider this - "When was the last time you did something that scared you?"
If you're drawing a blank, you're in good company! Yet potentially, you may have stopped growing.
Comfort zones trap us in a cosy bubble. It is a safe behavioural space where stress and risk are minimised, but it's also where dreams disappear forever. There is no challenge, no learning, no growth, and we certainly don't discover our true potential. In essence, comfort becomes our biggest roadblock.
Research-backed studies encourage discomfort[1]. Intentional stretching beyond a safe space increases persistence and courage. It promotes overall development and helps rewire our brains. Discomfort creates fresh neural pathways by enhancing cognitive flexibility and creativity. It is not just character-building but brain-building as well!
However, being uncomfortable isn't about constant stress but a gradual expansion of boundaries to build resilience. In doing things that scare us, we prove to ourselves that we are capable of more.
Pause for a moment to consider - where have you become too comfortable, and how can you challenge yourself in this area?
The Good news is that we don't need radical moves.
Small Steps, Big Changes
Here are some ways to tiptoe out of our hideouts:
1. Try that exotic dish you've always been curious about.
2. Strike up a conversation with a stranger.
3. Take a different route to work.
4. Hone a new skill.
5. Voice your opinion at the next meeting.
6. Give up one luxury.
Taking that first step is crucial for expanding consciousness and embracing the thrill of growth!
"Move
out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward
and uncomfortable when you try something new." - Brian Tracy-
21 comments:
Risky no doubt but worth trying as Complacency will make us rust. Good thoughts Smita. Blessings.
Good writeup. Keep walking with or without Johnnie!
Good to be considered in our life
Smita u always help us to think hard & make the changes. God Bless u for being so kind & generous.
The above message is from your friend Lorraine
Nice thought! We feel the need to move out of our comfort zone, but only a few dates. And the one who dares most often embraces success.
Wonderfully written. Easily inspiring.
Nice 👍
An inspiring topic ! Ys, complacency, so often, leads to missed opportunities.
True that when you don't come out of your comfort zone,you miss out a lot in life. we must inculcate those few small steps and transition into large leaps for a more satisfying life
Agree with you Smita, it's important to try the new and move out.
Nice write up. I do agree that taking up challenges increases one's boundaries. No doubt it is out of someone's comfort zone but it reveals our inner strength and capacity.
I've been planning to learn how to drive at 50, but the chaotic Kolkata traffic scares me. Do you think I should enroll in the para driving school?
Love the baby steps! The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...
So very true!! Well articulated Smita!! Love your short, simple and powerful messages!!
It is very true for every walk of life.
As always enjoy your blog Smita.. staying within comfort zone can limit opportunities and stop personal growth and thanks for very good suggestions to come out of the comfort zone.. Arnab
Indeed..!!
If you want something new to happen to you. You have to do something new.
Nothing grows in the comfort zone
It is very true. Venturing outside your comfort zone and experiencing new things brings growth to oneself. But it is also possible to experience new things within our comfort zone too. A lot of times we don’t even experience within our comfort zone. Reach in to reach out.
A good read - Subhra P Das
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