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COMFORTABLE ZONE

JUMP OUT OF YOUR COMFORTABLE ZONE .

By Maxamed SharifPublished about a year ago 4 min read
COMFORTABLE ZONE
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Jump out of your comfort zone. Have you ever heard the phrase "comfort zone"?

It's that safe and cosy place where we feel secure and relaxed. It's where everything is familiar, and we know exactly what to expect. While it feels nice to stay there, nothing new or exciting ever happens in the comfort zone. If we want to grow, learn, and achieve great things, we have to take a big step out of it! What is the Comfort Zone? The comfort zone is a bubble that we live in. Inside of this bubble, we do things we already know how to do, like playing our favourite games, reading our favourite books, or hanging out with close friends.

There's no stress or fear because everything is easy and predictable. While it is important to be safe sometimes, there comes a time when remaining there will truly hold us back. Just think about a bird who never got out of his nest. It might be warm and safe, but it wouldn't learn to fly or see the world. And just like that bird, we must go outside our comfort zones to find out what we are capable of.

Why Is It Hard to Leave the Comfort Zone? Leaving the comfort zone is scary. We are scared of the unknown because we don't know what will happen. What if we fail? What if people laugh at us? These "what if" questions make us hesitate. Another reason it's hard is because it is just uncomfortable to try something new. For example, it makes us nervous to have to speak in front of a class, learn a new skill, or make new friends. But feeling nervous is a sign that we are growing! Why Should You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? When you take that brave step out of your comfort zone, amazing things can happen. Here's why:

1. You Learn New Things Trying something new teaches you skills and lessons you didn't know before. For example, if you decide to learn how to play the guitar, you might discover a love for music

. 2. You Build Confidence Every time you try something new, you get stronger. Even if you fail, you learn from it. Over time, you'll believe in yourself more because you know you can handle challenges.

3. You will discover new opportunities: the moment you come out of your comfort zone, opportunities start pouring in. You might join a sports team and find your lifelong friends, or you might participate in some school competition and win a prize.

4. You will be proud of yourself: after doing something that you thought was difficult to achieve, you will instantly feel proud of yourself. It's like climbing a mountain and looking back to see how far you have come. How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Stepping out of your comfort zone does not have to mean doing something huge and terrifying all at once. You can start small and work your way up. Here are some simple steps to help you:

1. Set a Small Goal Think of something you want to try, such as speaking up in class or learning a new sport. Make it a small, achievable goal.

2. Take Baby Steps Break your goal into smaller steps. For example, if you’re shy, start by saying “hi” to one new person every day

3. Embrace Mistakes It’s okay to make mistakes! They are part of the learning process. Instead of feeling bad about them, think of them as stepping stones to success.

4. Celebrate Success Celebrate each time you do something out of your comfort zone. Reward yourself for being brave and trying something new.

5. Keep Practicing With practice, getting out of your comfort zone becomes easier. And over time, you will realise that you are much more capable of more than what you think. Real-Life Example Let’s talk about Emma, a fifth grader who was scared to join the school choir. She loved singing but felt nervous about singing in front of people. One day, her teacher encouraged her to try. Emma practiced at home, and when it was time to audition, she gave it her best shot. At first, Emma's voice was trembling, but she did not stop. She got into the choir and then sang in front of the whole school. Emma was proud and happy. She felt that getting out of her comfort zone helped her find her talent

. Conclusion

Jumping out of the comfort zone may be somewhat frightening in the beginning, but it is really worth it. It helps you grow, learn, and achieve things you never thought possible. Remember, every great adventure starts with one small step. So, what is one thing you can do today to step out of your comfort zone? It doesn't have to be big—just one brave action can lead to amazing results. Take that step, and you'll be on your way to a more exciting and rewarding life! .

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