The Comfort Of The Familiar
Good morning everyone! I hope this email finds you well. This week’s blog post is about something that I have been embracing for a little over a year now and it has changed my life completely. The majority of us (me included) don’t ever want to leave our comfort zone. We get to a point in our lives where playing it safe and not trying as hard becomes the dominant characteristic of who we are. I understand life happens and some things you held as your priority get bumped more and more down the list. The thing is life becomes so boring when we lose the thrill of winning after a big loss. Staying competitive is what kept us as humans becoming what we are today. Staying a small buddle feels comfortable yes, but does nothing to better who we are.
What Happens When We Stop Trying?
We miss out on all the opportunities for personal development, learning, and self-discovery. We start getting into this monotonous routine that keeps us shielded from the thrills of life!
Diminished Confidence: Confidence is built through overcoming challenges and pushing our limits! When we stay in our comfort zone we rob ourselves of the chance to prove that we can do literally anything we put our minds to.
Stunted Creativity: Innovation and creativity thrive when we step outside familiar territory. Think about your favorite movie. Now imagine how scared the creator of it must have felt when it was just an idea. Imagine Christopher Nolan was too scared to release ‘Interstellar’. The world would be robbed of a masterpiece. We all have creativity in us that deserves to be shown to the world. (You are currently reading something that was born out of leaving my comfort zone)
Regret and Unfifilled Dreams: This had got to be the worst part of never “getting out there”. When you are old and gray do you really want to be on the couch and ask your self “What if?” These thoughts can weigh heavily on the mind, I still have regrets of minor things I was too afraid to do in the past.
Embrace The Unknown
Breaking free from comfort requires courage determination, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. It’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment. Together you and I can continue on this journey of embracing the challenges, not shying away. The possibilities of what we can do are endless, with the right attitude and the bravery to face the unknown head-on you will be unstoppable.
Remember…. Life is too precious to be confined to boundaries of comfort. Go and take the first step after closing this email and witness the transformative powers of embracing the unknown! I know you can do this, and deep down you know you can also.
Patience by Tame Impala is one of my favorites. This song is a song that is saying growing up is beside the point because the possibilities of where the journey will take you are more fun. Great message to remind us to not get so caught up in pointless things and remember to have some fun and make memories.