Leaping Into Your Discomfort Zone
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You'll hear it as advice for everything from your career to your mental health, social connections, and more:
get out of your comfort zone
.
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It's great advice
most of the time
, but can also be harmful if we approach it in an over-simplified way.
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Doing new and uncomfortable things is a great way to grow, learn new skills, and enjoy the many spices of life.
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Getting out of your comfort zone can lead to new opportunities in your career, social circle, or simply to feel joy.
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But at the same time, your comfort zone is an important place for you to unwind, relax, and heal from the exhaustion of life.
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Dogmatically forcing yourself out of your comfort zone at all times is an unhealthy recipe for fatigue, stress, and chronic burnout.
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Similarly, leaping way too far out of your comfort zone can backfire, leading to physical, mental, and emotional harm.
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It is more sustainable to gradually expand your comfort zone over time by regularly trying new things and growing.
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Leaping into your discomfort zone in the pursuit of growth is a joyful and thrilling experience that can open many doors.
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But approaching it in a rigid, forceful way is a form of overexertion that will likely cost you more in the long run than it's worth.
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Take it one day at a time. Take an uncomfortable leap whenever you can, but you can still make room for comfort and safety, too.
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