In
life, it’s important to learn to push the boundaries of your comfort
zone to go on to maximise your potentials and live a fulfilled life. The
importance of this cannot be overemphasized.
Start By Doing Simple Everyday Things Differently
When
you want to take a bold step out of your comfort zone, it is important
to first practice with the little things. Learn to do everyday things
differently to sort of acquaint yourself with the feeling of breaking
out of your comfort zone. Try a different route to work. Try a different
restaurant or buker for lunch. Acquaint yourself with the perspective
that comes with these changes and don’t be put off if things don’t work
out as planned. Learn from it.
Take Your Time Making Decisions
‘Think,
don’t just react’ – remember those words. Sometimes, simply defending
your right to make an educated decision can push you out of your comfort
zone. Calm down, observe what’s going on, take your time to interpret
what you see, and make a decision.
Learn to Trust Your Judgment
You
will continually find it hard to break out of your comfort zone if you
don’t trust your own judgment. You must learn to trust your judgment.
You share your intended decisions with people you trust and let them
give you advice to guide you, if that makes you more comfortable
trusting your judgment. From a religious perspective, you can also pray
before making decisions. The important thing is that you do what you
need to do to build trust in your own judgment.
Start With Small Steps
You
remember the saying, ‘Slow and steady wins the race’. I always
disagreed with the statement till I got older and realized the stunning
level of truth in it. When breaking out of your comfort zone, don’t be
afraid to start slow. Take your time; only ensure you are making
progress every day. Identify your fears and face them step by step,
you’ll eventually get there.
Remember to Return To Your Comfort Zone From Time to Time
You’re
not a daredevil or an adrenaline junkie. As much as you would need to
occasionally come out of your comfort zone, you can’t live out of it all
the time. It will wear you out. You need to come back to your comfort
zone to process your experiences, learn from them and improve upon them.
This way you strengthen yourself for the next experience. For example,
if wearing a short skirt is a ‘coming out of your comfort zone’
experience for you, it’s ok to occasionally switch back to your
comfortable trouser wear. You don’t have to wear a short skirt all the
time.
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