{"id":687,"date":"2022-05-18T17:12:47","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T17:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innerview.ca\/?p=687"},"modified":"2022-07-25T18:05:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:05:15","slug":"step-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-into-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innerview.ca\/index.php\/2022\/05\/18\/step-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-into-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cIf we always do what we\u2019ve always done, we\u2019ll always get what we\u2019ve always got.\u201d Henry Ford<\/i><\/p>\n

Does every day feel like Groundhog Day?<\/p>\n

Stuck in a job you don\u2019t like?<\/p>\n

Is your relationship going nowhere?<\/p>\n

Feeling unhappy and not sure why?<\/p>\n

Are you waiting for everything to be perfect before you make a decision or take action?<\/p>\n

Full of self-doubt?<\/p>\n

When was the last time you tried something new?<\/p>\n

Sound familiar?<\/p>\n

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Isn\u2019t it about time you stopped hanging out in the comfort zone and started expanding into your growth zone?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comfort zones are like prisons; the only difference is that your limitations are self-imposed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Un-limit yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing back those boundaries that you believe are holding you back from living life to your full potential. The walls around your comfort zone are made of fear. Learn to identify and face your fears by seeking out change.<\/p>\n

Rather than feeling bored, scared, and stressed, choose to challenge and stretch yourself.<\/p>\n

The first step is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Since we are creatures of habit, we tend to resist change and seek comfort. However, in order to grow and learn new skills, we need to push the boundaries of our comfort zone.<\/p>\n

Look at it as growing pains; \u201cNo pain, no gain.” Your reward for taking a risk is seizing the opportunity for growth and new experiences. Your life is meant to be an adventure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?<\/b><\/p>\n

Comfort Zone\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Growth Zone<\/b><\/p>\n

Sense of security and control \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Embrace change and the unknown<\/p>\n

Feeling stuck and stagnant \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Looking for opportunities for growth\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Complaining and making excuses\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Setting goals and making plans<\/p>\n

Making choices based on fear\/doubt \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Making choices based on hope\/trust<\/p>\n

Insecure\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Confident<\/p>\n

Settling for less \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Getting the most out of life<\/p>\n

What if I can\u2019t\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>What if I can<\/p>\n

Focus on negatives \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Focus on positives<\/p>\n

Overthinking feeds fear \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Be spontaneous, take a leap of faith<\/p>\n

Believe you can\u2019t handle it\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Believe you can handle it<\/p>\n

Tired, depressed, no energy \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Excited, passionate, full of energy<\/p>\n

List of regrets\/looking backwards\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Choosing happiness\/looking forward<\/p>\n

Paralyzed by fear\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Acting in spite of fear<\/p>\n

Playing it safe \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Taking risks<\/p>\n

A place where your dreams come to die\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>A place where you find joy, success<\/p>\n

Fear of making mistakes \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Learning from your mistakes<\/p>\n

Procrastinate\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Just do it now<\/p>\n

Same old, same old routine\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Do something new or different<\/p>\n

Just surviving \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Thriving\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep on reacting\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Taking proactive steps<\/p>\n

Path of least resistance\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Tap into full potential<\/p>\n

Focus on drama and disasters \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Focus on all the benefits, keep eye on ball<\/p>\n

No growth in the comfort zone \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>No comfort in the growth zone.<\/p>\n

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It is quite normal to feel apprehensive as you venture into unknown territory.<\/p>\n

Learn to embrace new experiences as you experiment and discover new abilities.<\/p>\n

Challenge your routine by being honest with yourself in deciding what you really want in life based on what makes you happy and not worrying about what others think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This will help you create a clear plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The next step is to break your goals down into small manageable risks so you can move forward with baby steps.<\/p>\n

Keep moving with your plan as this will create momentum and keep your motivation going as well.<\/p>\n

Get a buddy system; enlist the help of people and build a supportive network.<\/p>\n

Become a yes person. Try a new restaurant, take a trip, take a different route home. Break out of your routine instead of always saying no and jumping to conclusions that you wouldn\u2019t like it or be able to do it. Just have fun. And don\u2019t forget to breathe!<\/p>\n

Pursue your dreams with the power of belief. Believing in yourself is the power switch that intensifies your dreams and turns them into reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be persistent and if you fail, get back up. Never, ever, give up. This is how you build the courage to face your fears and the confidence to move on.<\/p>\n

Life\u2019\u2019s greatest achievements happen outside of your comfort zone by taking a risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Change your mindset to \u201cYes, I can!\u201d Zig Ziglar said, “It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, that will determine your altitude.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure is inevitable, and it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ve hit a wall or a dead end. It means you\u2019ve hit another road or taken a detour. Mistakes strengthen us for our next challenge and help us develop new tactics. Use your mistakes as stepping stones to your next success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Say goodbye to your comfort zone and hello to your new and exciting life!<\/em><\/p>\n

Antoinette Giacobbe\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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