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Shandukurai
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Comfort zone ?
How can I learn how to live out of my comfort zone?
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Thomas Gibbs
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#1, you already off to a great start by acknowledging you have a comfort zone that you'd like to test the boundaries on. Just being open to that idea is one of the best first steps you can make!
That said, one of the best ways I have learned to live out of my comfort zone is to put myself in "controlled" uncomfortable situations. For example, if you're nervous about talking in front of large groups of people, then look for opportunities where you could volunteer to talk in front of people. Start with a small group, have a peer that can join you as "back-up", and go from there. Take the time afterward to assess and learn from what you could have done better but also, take the time to acknowledge yourself for taking the steps to push your limits.
Another great way I have learned to be uncomfortable is by taking cold showers for controlled periods of time. Taking a cold shower is physically uncomfortable, but that what holds us back is usually our minds, not our bodies or capabilities. When you make yourself take a cold shower, you are strengthening the mental fortitude that it takes to overcome and adjust to a blatantly uncomfortable situation. For the first couple weeks, I thought I was being silly, but after that, it became something I looked forward to. The benefits are many, but I can say very much that I attribute me handling uncomfortable situations better as a result of doing it. (Note: Before doing cold water exercises like I described, you should first consult with your doctor and research the practice to see if it's right for you.)
That said, one of the best ways I have learned to live out of my comfort zone is to put myself in "controlled" uncomfortable situations. For example, if you're nervous about talking in front of large groups of people, then look for opportunities where you could volunteer to talk in front of people. Start with a small group, have a peer that can join you as "back-up", and go from there. Take the time afterward to assess and learn from what you could have done better but also, take the time to acknowledge yourself for taking the steps to push your limits.
Another great way I have learned to be uncomfortable is by taking cold showers for controlled periods of time. Taking a cold shower is physically uncomfortable, but that what holds us back is usually our minds, not our bodies or capabilities. When you make yourself take a cold shower, you are strengthening the mental fortitude that it takes to overcome and adjust to a blatantly uncomfortable situation. For the first couple weeks, I thought I was being silly, but after that, it became something I looked forward to. The benefits are many, but I can say very much that I attribute me handling uncomfortable situations better as a result of doing it. (Note: Before doing cold water exercises like I described, you should first consult with your doctor and research the practice to see if it's right for you.)