How to Become Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
5 small, daily steps will help you
To grow, you must become uncomfortable.
“The more you seek the uncomfortable, the more you’ll become comfortable.”
— Conor McGregor, a mixed martial artist and boxer
High performers “embrace the suck.” The Navy SEALs have a “40% rule.” When they think they can’t do more, they know they have 60% more to give.
There are five simple ways to become comfortable being uncomfortable.
1. Take nothing for granted
Embrace losing a job, getting a divorce, or not getting promoted. It’s a way to ensure you don’t become complacent with what you have at work or in life.
2. Tweak your routine
Routines are important. Find ways to make small, meaningful ways to change them. Eat lunch at a different time. Take a walk every afternoon. Start the day by asking: “What if today were my last?”
3. Give up some control
Delegate something that you know how to do such as social media, speaking at the quarterly company meeting, or leading the weekly team meeting.
4. Start a conversation with a new colleague
Strike up a conversation with a new employee. Personally welcome them to the company. They will be looking for new people to meet.
5. Get in front of the camera
If you don’t like how you look or sound on camera, record yourself. You don’t have to share or publish it. Watch it and critique yourself.
Change up your daily routine
Try something new today that challenges you. You’ll learn something about yourself you didn’t know. When you embrace the uncomfortable, you’ll grow.
