By Chelsie • 3 Comments
Everyone has a comfort zone in which they feel safe and secure, but there are benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone from time to time. I used to prefer to stay in my comfort zone. However, when I finally went beyond my safety net, I found that I had many wonderful experiences. If you struggle with stepping out of comfort zone like I used to, reading about all of the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone just may help you take that first step.
One of the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone is it gives you the opportunity to find something new you enjoy. If you never try something because you are too apprehensive, you will never know if you like it. For example, by stepping out of my comfort zone, I discovered that I love rock climbing. What will you discover that you like doing if you step out of your comfort zone?
If you always stay inside of your comfort zone it is impossible to have new experiences. Yet, by trying new things you are able to have many new experiences, which will make your life richer and more enjoyable. You just have to step out of your comfort zone to have those new experiences.
When you step out of your comfort zone, you open yourself up to the chance of meeting new people. This will provide you with a myriad of opportunities, including making new friends, finding people who can help you achieve your goals, and meeting people who can teach you new things. You never know who you might meet when you step out of your comfort zone, but they could end up being your new best friend.
Living a life with no regrets is a lofty goal that is almost impossible. However, you can come close to having no regrets if you step out of your comfort zone. By leaving your comfort zone, you will not have any regrets that you didn’t do something. Even if you try something and fail, you won't have any regrets that you didn’t try.
Comfort zones allow perfectionists the ability to maintain their perfectionism. You can’t fail at something if you don’t try it. However, failure can be a good thing. People learn from their failures. So, if you are perfectionist, try to step out of your comfort zone. You might fail and you might not; regardless, you will have tried something new, which is something to be proud of.
While there is always the chance of failure when you step out of your comfort zone, there is also the chance that you will succeed. Success builds confidence, but you have to take steps to achieve success, some of which may be out of your comfort zone. If those steps are out of your comfort zone, take them with the knowledge that you have the opportunity to succeed.
One of the things that stepping out of your comfort zone can do is help you define yourself. When you try new things and have new experiences you learn a lot about who you are. You learn about your likes and dislikes. You also learn how strong you are, which is something that is very important because it gives the courage to leave your comfort zone behind.
Hopefully reading about these benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone will encourage you to try new things more often. By trying new things you open yourself up to so many opportunities, which is something you will see when you leave your comfort zone. What other benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone have you experienced?