Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Assess Your Situation
Really take some time to assess where you are in
life. How are your relationships? Where are you at in your education or career?
How is your spiritual journey? Is there something in your life that you need to
change? What are you afraid of? Identify it and write it down in a sentence
like “I am feeling _____________ about _______________. I am afraid of
____________ because _______________. Right now, I’d like to change
__________________.
Writing down how you are feeling, what you are
afraid of, and what you’d like to change will help you get clarity on where you
are in your comfort zone.
Identify Steps to Take
Identify what the first step is to change how
you are feeling. Do you need to have a heart-to-heart with someone? Do you need
to ask for a raise at your job? Do you need to register for a class? Write it
down and set a date by which to accomplish it.
Gather Courage
Identify what gives you courage. Reading your
Bible or devotions? Talking to a friend? Seeking advice from a counselor or
pastor? You will need courage to step outside of your comfort zone. Figure out
what gives you courage and utilize that.
Just Do It!
After you’ve assessed your life, identified what
steps to take, and gathered your courage, you are ready! Take that actionable
step outside your comfort zone. It’s guaranteed to not be as scary as you think
it will be!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Take steps
outside your comfort zone, and watch the positive things that will happen in
your life!