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Growth Comfort Zone

 


  Ah yes, the comfort zone is the place where everything is under control. It is usually defined as the areas in life in which people feel most comfortable, and it can be considered a mental rather than physical space. Simply, our comfort zone is a behavioral space where our activities and behaviours fit a routine and pattern that minimises risk and stress. However, our comfort zone is neither a good nor a bad thing. 

  Many people believe that we have to get out of our comfort zone. What is outside our comfort zone? when we begin to feel vulnerable, anxious, stressed, uncomfortable about doing something, then we are stepping out of our comfort zone. There are three more zones located outside the comfort zone; fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone.

  It takes courage to step from the comfort zone into the fear zone. This zone is where people are affected by others' opinions and lack self-confidence. This can be anxiety-provoking, but don't worry once we move forward we are entering the learning zone. The learning zone is where we can gain new skills and deal with challenges and problems resourcefully. Once we are in the learning zone, we are extending our own comfort zone. But it's not over yet. 

  After a learning period, a new comfort zone is created, expanding one's ability to reach even greater height. This is what it means to be in the growth zone. It's important to state that like most behavioral change attempts, moving into the growth zone becomes harder without some level of self-awareness. The growth zone is where people find purpose, live dreams, and set a new goal. 

  However, in reality, the process of moving from the comfort zone to a growth zone may not be easy and linear. Sometimes, we even need to go back to our comfort zone periodically before expanding. Nevertheless, appreciating the steps can help in tolerating uncertainty. But if some of us insist on staying in our comfort zone, they will probably never grow to be more than they are. It means, their zone is never growing. Here are some ways to expand our comfort zone without going too far.

  Do everyday things differently. Take a different route to work, try a new operating system, try a new diet, or try learning a new language. Whether the change you make is large or small, make a change in the way you do things on a daily basis. Try to look for the perspective that comes from any change, even if it's negative. 

  Trust yourself and take time to make decisions. Sometimes slowing down is all it takes to make you uncomfortable. Slow down and observe what's going on, take your time to interpret what you see. Moreover, we're contradicting ourselves, but there's a good reason. Doing so can help you to trigger your personal projects and teach you to trust your judgment. 

  Do it in small steps. It takes a lot of time and courage to break out of our comfort zone. You get the same benefits whether you go in with both feet as you do if you start slow, so don't be afraid to start slow. Observe and identify your own fears, and then face them step by step.

  Although our comfort zone might be the most comfortable part of our life. It is not thoughtful to stay locked in it as it will not allow you to be who you are capable of being. Our big dreams and goals won't come to pass so we need to work for them, and we can't do that from our comfort zone, can we?

  Thank you for your time hopefully, you've learned something new today. Once again thank you and have a nice day 😀.


References:

  1. The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone (and Why You Should) (2022). Available at: https://lifehacker.com/the-science-of-breaking-out-of-your-comfort-zone-and-w-656426705.
  2. What is a Comfort Zone? (with picture) (2022). Available at: https://www.wise-geek.com/what-is-a-comfort-zone.htm.
  3. How to Leave your Comfort Zone and Enter your ‘Growth Zone’ (2020). Available at: https://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/.
  4. the-pros-and-cons-of-comfort-zones (2022). Available at: https://www.waldenu.edu/programs/psychology/resource/the-pros-and-cons-of-comfort-zones.
  5. Here Is Everything You Need to Know About Your Comfort Zone (2018). Available at: https://addicted2success.com/life/here-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-comfort-zone/.


  



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