Get out of my comfort zone

Summary

The article discusses the personal journey of stepping out of one's comfort zone to confront and solve personal issues.

Abstract

The author reflects on the challenges and personal growth experienced from stepping out of their comfort zone. They acknowledge the difficulty in addressing why one should leave their comfort zone, emphasizing that it's a deeply personal decision influenced by individual pasts and values. The author shares their recent hectic months, grappling with personal issues that force them to either remain in a safe but draining space or confront problems by doing and thinking in ways they normally wouldn't. The process leads to a greater understanding of their capabilities, emotional management, and decision-making. The author finds that physically immersing themselves in beautiful surroundings helps in managing emotions and overcoming fears, exemplifying how they conquered their fear of walking alone through an area they once found intimidating.

Opinions

The author believes that understanding the reasons for stepping out of one's comfort zone is crucial and varies for each individual.
They suggest that staying in one's comfort zone can be draining and may not always be the best choice.
The author opines that confronting personal issues requires one to do things and think in ways they normally wouldn't.
They emphasize the importance of recognizing one's own capabilities and limitations during challenging times.
The author shares a personal strategy for managing emotions and overcoming fears: engaging with nature and physically confronting fearful situations.
They conclude that stepping out of one's comfort zone is possible and transformative, as demonstrated by their own experience of fearlessly walking through an area they once avoided.

This is a very difficult topic for me to write about. Because I ask myself why I should get out of my comfort zone?

Well, I don’t have the answer, to be honest. For each person it will be different, each person has their own past. Each person has their own life and values. But it is worth knowing for yourself why and how to get out of your comfort zone and if it is necessary for you. And eventually when or when to stay in your comfort zone.

The last few months are very hectic for me. A personal issue I have to solve and isn’t easy to solve where there are a few persons are involved too. In this case, I want to stay in my comfort zone because it feels safe, but it gets too much energy from my inner self. At the other side, solving this problem gets out of my comfort zone to do things or think about how to solve those problems. Which makes me do things and think about things I normally don’t think about.

You literally think about how to manage your thoughts, your emotions, your well-being, every step you take to do what you have to do to solve those problems. You realize what you’re capable of and where to step aside, where to take the lead and when to step back. And that is something I had to realize, that I’m capable of many more things I never thought I could do or which I won’t do. This is stepping out of your comfort zone. In my opinion.

Just do it!

For me, it helps — in certain situations — to relax and get every feeling into my body and think about it and feel as much as I can. And at the same time, walking in a beautiful area and enjoy that! About that and that area… I was walking through that particular area last few days to clear my mind. I needed that because of my personal situation. I always have been scared to walk all alone through that area. Now I just did it! On my own. No fear at all. How impossible, by just doing it. So, I came out of my comfort zone.

Pictures are my own!