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when your comfort zone becomes too comfortable; stretch yourself
Your comfort zone is a reflection of your self-image and how you think and expect things should be. Many stay in jobs, relationships, and situations that have long since lost their relevance only because they are afraid of the unknown and so they choose to remain where it is familiar and safe. If you choose to remain in your comfort zone, you will never find out what your true potential is or what you are capable of achieving nor can you really succeed at anything without venturing out of the comfort zone. If, however, you make the decision to move beyond the circumstances, people, and experiences you are familiar with, you move out of your comfort zone and onto the path of personal development. It is a path that forces you to stretch yourself, push your limits and become more than you were.
Stretching yourself is an important part of personal development. Each step advances you to the next level and keeps you on the path of self-improvement. Ultimately, if you ever want to achieve anything out of the ordinary expanding your comfort zone is a must.
Here are some other things you can do:
Break from a routine or habit you have had for a long time and find a different, perhaps better way to do it.
Read a book, watch a movie or listen to music in a genre you are not familiar with. If you usually read fiction, try reading an inspiring biography, if you like action movies, try a romantic comedy.
Dare to think about your whole life and career. Allow yourself to dream big. There is no penalty for realizing a different vision than the one you are dreaming up now. Creating the vision and moving toward it in little steps is the win.
Go to an ethnic restaurant and try a dish from a culture different from your own. Try a different menu of dishes when you cook at home and change your standard order when you eat out. It will stimulate your taste buds and possibly open up a whole new cuisine.
Volunteer in your community for a day and realize how comfortable your life really is, while helping someone at the same time. Get together with people to talk about books or sports or films
Some of the benefits of expanding your comfort zone include
Enhances your enjoyment and experience of life
Stimulates brain activity and therefore boosts your mental health
Increases self-confidence
Makes you more resilient
Challenges you to improve yourself