Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone by Sharele Hatfield

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Think about your life right now. Is it everything you’ve dreamed of? Are you in a good place? Or are you sailing along doing the same things you’ve always done, content to let life pass you by? Take a good hard look at where you’re at, and see if you need to gather the courage to leave your comfort zone and take a chance on doing something great! 

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!