Doing things you have always done can be comforting and easy. Living comfortably within your familiar routines decreases stress and uncertainty. It provides mental security and is much less energy draining.
Brené Brown, a research professor and author, defines comfort zone as “Where our uncertainty, scarcity and vulnerability are minimized — where we believe we’ll have access to enough love, food, talent, time, admiration. Where we feel we have some control.”
The challenge is, Ms. Brown says, “When we get into times of social, political or financial instability, our comfort zones get smaller. The more afraid we are”, she said, “the more impenetrable our comfort zone buffers become.”
3 replies on “Why is Breaking out of your Comfort Zone Good for you?”
Some fabulous tips here. I love them. Breaking out of your comfort zone is so important as it can keep like fresh and interesting and lead to continuing learning
Lovely! Sound solid advice.
I am a real fan of lifelong learning – it is beneficial on many levels!