Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible Luvvie Ajayi Jones as she challenges us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In a world where many of us shy away from difficult conversations and avoid taking risks, Luvvie encourages us to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for change.

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is not afraid to speak up and be the person who demands action. She recognizes that in order to make a difference, we must step out of our comfort zones and confront the issues that need fixing. Whether it's advocating for social justice or pushing for equality, Luvvie reminds us that we have the power to leave this world better than we found it.

By choosing to be the first and by being the domino, Luvvie shows us how one person can create a ripple effect of positive change. She urges us not to wait for someone else to take charge, but instead take ownership of our role in shaping a better future.

So let's heed Luvvie Ajayi Jones' powerful message and embrace discomfort as a necessary part of growth. Let's speak up, be bold, and become the catalysts for change that our world needs. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for all.

Now, let's dive into the inspiring and empowering words of Luvvie Ajayi Jones as she encourages us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In her captivating talk, she shares her childhood dream of becoming a doctor, envisioning herself as "Doctor Luvvie" long before Doc McStuffins became a popular character.

As she embarked on her college journey during her freshman year, Luvvie discovered that life had different plans for her. She encountered fear and uncertainty along the way, but instead of letting it hold her back, she embraced it as an opportunity for growth.

She had a mantra for her life "…I'm not going to let fear rule my life. I'm not going to let fear dictate what I do." In the talk she made, she further translates that “…And then all of these awesome things started happening, and dominoes started to fall. So when I realized that, I was like, OK, 2015, I turned 30, and it’s going to be my year of 'Do it anyway.' Anything that scares me, I'm going to actively pursue it. So, I'm a Capricorn. I like my feel solidly on the ground. I decided to take my first-ever solo vacation, and it was out of the country to the Dominican Republic. So on my birthday, what did I do? I went zip lining through the forests of Punta Cana. And for some odd reason, I had on business casual. Don't ask why. And I had an incredible time. Also, I don't like being submerged in water. I like to be, again, on solid ground. So I went to Mexico and swam with dolphins underwater. And then the cool thing that I did also that year that was my mountain was I wrote my book, ‘I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual,’”

She continue to retell overcoming her fears when she went Sky-diving: "...I went skydiving. ‘We’re about to fall out of the plane.’ I was like, ‘I've done some stupid things in life. This is one of them.’ And then we come falling down to Earth, and I literally lose my breath as I see Earth, and I was like, ‘I just fell out of a perfectly good plane on purpose.’ ‘What is wrong with me?!’ But then I looked down at the beauty, and I was like, ‘This is the best thing I could have done. This was an amazing decision.’ And I think about the times when I have to speak truth. It feels like I am falling out of that plane. It feels like that moment when I'm at the edge of the plane, and I'm like, ‘You shouldn't do this,’ but then I do it anyway, because I realize I have to. Sitting at the edge of that plane and kind of staying on that plane is comfort to me. And I feel like every day that I'm speaking truth against institutions and people who are bigger than me and just forces that are more powerful than me, I feel like I'm falling out of that plane. But I realize comfort is overrated. Because being quiet is comfortable."

Luvvie reminds us that fear is not something to be avoided or ignored; rather, it is a sign that we are stepping outside our comfort zones and pushing ourselves towards greatness. It is through these uncomfortable moments that we find our true potential and discover what we are truly capable of.

So let's take a page from Luvvie's book and embrace the discomfort that comes with pursuing our dreams. Let's push past our fears and limitations, knowing that on the other side lies growth, success, and fulfillment. Together, let's get comfortable with being uncomfortable!

Are you tired of the same old routine? Do you feel like staying comfortable has only kept things stagnant? Well, it's time to shake things up and embrace the discomfort! In her powerful message, Luvvie Ajayi Jones reminds us that keeping things the way they've always been may be comfortable, but it also maintains the status quo.a

We need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's about speaking those hard truths when they're necessary, even if it means stepping outside of our comfort zones. By doing so, we can challenge the norms and create real change.

So let's break free from the chains of comfort and embrace the discomfort that comes with growth and progress. Let's dare to speak up when it matters most and make a difference in our lives and in society as a whole. Are you ready to get uncomfortable? Let's do this!