5 WAYS TO STAY OUT OF COMFORT ZONE. I DISCOVER MINE AT NUMBER THREE.

There is something about being in a comfort zone might actually destroy our beast potential and self-empowerment. Believe it or not, our uncomfortable zone may not be as fancy as in our comfort zone but I truly find myself. We find our way to survive and that is self-empowerment. The comfort zone is a mental state that does not allow our personal growth (unfortunately my dear..) it may seem nice and easy at first because it allows us to always follow the "automatic pilot" position but in order to grow and to discover our beast potential, this is not a nice place to stay. I am going to be honest with you, the moment you step out of the comfort zone is not a moment of fancyness or glamorous as we thought it is. Nor – "I am going to be successful tomorrow!" No. In fact, it could be worse or ugly at first. But I think that's the beauty of it and I actually noticed when I look at my space like that, and I realised I have found myself–my space to discover my own self.

There are many things why stay out of our comfort zone is wicked! Source from Hartstein Psychological

1. You will become a stronger person.

Once you step out of your comfort zone, despite being afraid, you may see that it was no big deal. Feeling insecure in the face of change is natural. That fear provides a warning that the road may not be easy. It becomes a problem when fear immobilizes you. The first step is to start recognizing what scares you is the uncertainty. It’s important to approach it with a positive mentality. If you fall from time to time, you will grow as a person. As you continue to move forward, over time, you’ll look back and be proud of yourself. Your personal development begins here. Identify what will motivate you and what you want to change. Take the first step toward that. Isn’t it worth it?

2. It allows you to gain self-confidence.

Leaving your comfort zone and taking steps to achieve your goals will have positive effects on your self-efficacy beliefs (or confidence). This concept was initially introduced by Albert Bandura, a psychologist who developed Social Learning Theory, which explains the regulation of motivation and human action. Therefore, as you push out of you comfort zone and test yourself, you will see how mastering certain skills will increase your confidence. A positive sense of self-efficacy is associated with positive thoughts and aspirations, less stress and anxiety. Nothing bad about that!

3. You will be more creative.

Leaving the comfort zone stimulates creativity to meet new possibilities and break what is routine. A study published in Applied Cognitive Psychology (2012) showed that students who spent a semester outside their country had higher scores on two tests of creativity than those students who had stayed in their home country. On the other hand, another study found that the personality trait of “open to experience” (one of the big 5) is the best predictor of creative achievement. This personality trait is characteristic of individuals who tend to take risks. They challenge themselves or try new things constantly.

4. It will help you continue your personal development.

When we are young, we are more likely to take risks. As we get older, we begin to fear failure. How do we push though this learned helplessness and paralysis (do you know the “analysis paralysis”?)? This fear takes a serious emotional toll on us unless we change the way we think. In his book Auto-Renew, the writer John Gardner says: “We paid a heavy price for our failures and this is a major obstacle to our growth. This causes our personality to not develop and does not allow the exploration and experimentation (of our world). There is no learning without some difficulty. If you want to keep growing, you must overcome the fear of failure"

5. You will meet new people and live new rewarding experiences.

Leaving your comfort zone allows you to have new experiences and to engage in activities that you haven’t before, all while opening you up to meet new people. If you can try this, you are open to all sorts of possibilities you may not have thought possible. There is an old phrase: “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, “ which is often credited to Neale Donald Walsch. Maybe that’s true and it’s time to start living the life you want. Using these tips, you just might get there.