We’ve heard the term, “comfort zone,” which is, well, a comfortable way of saying, “no worries.” But, is it really?
There’s nothing wrong with being relaxed and content in life, but one wants to pay attention when the mood becomes far too programatic. (This is often one reason why a client books a psychic intuitive consultation with me.) Consider life on a hamster wheel: We’d be familiar with the routine and know what to expect. But, would we be fulfilled? (I, for one, would be dizzy!) Yet, a hamster wheel is akin to a comfort zone. It’s what we know. It’s to what we’ve adjusted.
Over the years, I’ve identified and charged through some of my comfort zones. Sure, it felt weird the first time, but that emotion eventually faded. Soon, I began to experience and learn so much more. I’ve applied this approach in many facets of my life: career, education, geographical location and relationships. Looking back, I can’t imagine not taking those leaps into new territory.
So, I propose we change the phrasing a bit. If you find it difficult to break out of your comfort zone. Replace the wording with, moving into your growth potential.
Is it time to lift your self-imposed zoning ordinance?
Love and light
Tony
I like this one, Tony. Onward…and upward!
Hey Jade! Thanks! We know when it’s time to shake things up a bit to move us forward (and upward)!
Good stuff! I am certainly in the process of moving on from my old routine. I’ll be mindful not to just fall into a new one. 🙂
Hey Jimmy…Good for you!! we all know that focused change is a good thing. Especially, when back it up with focused energy.
I love the expression: the only thing in life that is constant is change. I’ve moved around most of my adult life meeting new people, enjoying different cultures, learning new jobs (had a hard time with walkiie talkies ), fixing up a new residences, on and on and wouldn’t have traded my life style for the “comfort zone” but I also respect those that wouldn’t have lived my life style.
Hi Mary! What a great list of experiences (even the walkie-talkie ordeal). Thanks for sharing your story too! Take care!!
I found myself in a rut several years back; I thought I was happy and contempt but I was so very wrong. I knew I had to make changes in my life but I was scared to be starting over at my “age”. It has been difficult at times and I wanted to give up, but I kept going realizing I didn’t just want to exist. I wanted to be happy, enjoy life, and live it to the fullest. I can honestly say I am at a better place in my life at my age and all it took was the first step and mind over matter!
Hey! Thanks so much for sharing your story. Sounds like you made some smart choices! So happy for you!
Tony, I definitely stay in the same routine. My joy is my family. The rest is just the same daily routine. I need to think about this and work on it. Thank you. Love, V V
Tony,
This is a great message and so applicable to where I am now. Thank you so much for sharing!
Travis
Hey Travis…thanks for reading the blog. Glad the message connected with you. Take care.
One of the most powerful things my therapist ever said to me: “Often we continue to live with what is familiar, even when we know it is not right for us.”
Her words forever changed the way I would chose to live my life.
Wow! Those are powerful words. It takes courage and commitment to break a cycle and carve out an exciting new path of growth. Good for you!!