Habits rule us. We do the same things the same way over and over because it’s comfortable.
Staying in your comfort zone is safe, but stepping outside your comfort zone is how you grow. Safety and comfort are what we desire as humans—but a life of happiness and fulfillment comes during the moments we step outside of our comfort zones.
For the person who is shy…
Being shy is a common trait. And while you can’t expect to go from shy to outgoing overnight, you can do small things every day or bigger things once a week to help you progress and make the change to becoming less shy and more outgoing.
Step outside of your shy comfort zone by:
For the person who wants to be fit…
It’s important to care for your body and keep yourself in good health. Our bodies are temples, so we need to spiritually and physically take care of them. Trying to get and stay fit physically isn’t an easy task, but it’s one you have to do and are capable of doing if you’re willing to get out of your unfit comfort zone.
If your goal is to get fit, here’s what you can do:
For the person who wants more friends…
Good friendships enrich your life. Friends help get rid of stress and depression, support you through good and bad times, and teach you the importance of sharing with and caring for others.
Don’t spend your life alone; surround yourself with more friends by:
For the person who struggles with low self-esteem…
We’ve all gone through a phase where we’ve struggled with our self-esteem. Each of us has an idea of what our life should be like or how we think we should look, and when we don’t feel we meet those expectations our self-esteem lowers.
Build your self-esteem by:
Safety is felt inside your comfort zone, but over time the feelings of boredom and fear take over. Don’t get stuck in your comfort zone; step outside of it and start building a life of excitement and happiness while building your self-confidence in the process.