COMFORT IS A TRAP, CHOOSE GROWTH!

Let’s watch a movie shall we, of course using our imagination.

Start of Movie: There is a sweet little couple that lives in a small town. Both of them have just finished college with no student loans ready for their new life together.

Middle Part: They both get well-paying jobs without a struggle, their retirement pension fund is guaranteed. The future is certain if I may say.

Ending: They get married and live and live happily ever after😊

Absolutely sweet right? Unfortunately, this movie would not sell, It is boring. Having a perfect life with no obstacles to tackle does not allow growth and limits you from living to your fullest potential. It’s sad how many of us are stuck looking for certainty and comfort, in other words, we are looking for that place free of struggles challenges and worry ( comfort zone).  What makes you comfortable can ruin you but discomfort makes you grow.

In Today’s blog post, I want to encourage you to step out of the comfort zone mentality and allow yourself to grow.

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. It’s wonderful to have a certain kind of order planned for your life the only problem arises when this limits the way you think and your creativity.

What does a comfort zone look like in this day and age?

I cannot leave this job even though I am miserable, what if I cannot find anything better. I am scared of entering a new relationship because I might get hurt again. I have to finish this degree ( even though I know deep down this is not what I want to spend my life doing) because it will give me some kind of certainty that my finances will be sorted. I have to stay in this abusive and toxic relationship because I have no guarantee that there is someone out there who is going to love me, leaving me lonely. I can not go and live in a foreign country, what is the people there won’t like me and we have a communication barrier. I cant apply for that executive role, I don’t think I am qualified enough.

When you get rid of these limiting thoughts, you will realize it’s not as scary as it looks……Go for it! Put off the fear of failure. What is it that you are not doing because of fear of failure? Whatever it is I encourage you to try it out because ITs NEVER AS SCARY AS IT LOOKS!

Staying in your comfort zone is living in the norm for you. Afraid of trying new things and expanding. Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone because of the expansion you are creating. To live outside your comfort zone you have to embrace uncertainty. We are all scared of uncertainty, giving up all you have ( even if its nothing hahaha) to pursue a dream that may/may not happen or loving someone with all your heart without guarantee. But on the other side of the uncertainty, you find a fulfilled live, thriving business, beautiful and healthy relationships.

Make a decision today to leave outside your comfort zone!!! Check out a few quotes that can push you to leave your comfort zone below

“The comfort zone is a psychological state in which one feels familiar, safe, at ease, and secure. You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
― Roy T. Bennett

“Coming out of your comfort zone is tough in the beginning, chaotic in the middle, and awesome in the end…because in the end, it shows you a whole new world !!
Make an attempt..”
― Manoj Arora,

“If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone.” Anonymous

“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.” T. Arigo

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