21 Comments to “Do You like Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone?”

1. May 18th, 2008 at 11:01 am
   Barbara Ling said

   The neat thing about stepping outside your comfort zone is said comfort zone immediately enlarges….so it encompasses your new endeavors once you master them.

   So many people are content to stay within their comfort zone and never realize the leaps of greatness they can achieve…if they only give themselves permission to do so.

   Congrats on your new adventure!

   Barbara

2. May 18th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
   Suzie Cheel said

   Thank you Barbara,
   I feel this morning that I really am outside my comfort zone as I launch yet another blog and life backs up.
   hope it encourages others to do the same

3. May 18th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
   Janet Roper said

   There’s times when I think I’m more comfortable outside of my comfort zone than in it!

   I’m a great one for following my gut, whether it makes sense to others or not. When I taken these leaps of faith, I find new life on the other side. Even if it’s not what I expected, I’ve learned something that makes my life more complete and full than it was previously.

   Kudos on your new adventure!
   Harmony,
   Janet

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5. May 18th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
   kristarella said

   I don’t think I would say that I “like” being outside my comfort zone. Who like being uncomfotable? Sometimes I like where it takes me, how I grow or what I learn after the discomfort has passed.

   I don’t think people usually want to step outside their comfort zone, but it must be done if you want to learn, grow, change at all.

6. May 18th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
   Lightening@Lightening Online said

   Wow Suzie - you really are doing some amazing things right now!!!!

   I’m right *into* the whole “stretching myself” and getting out of my “comfort zone” right now. It’s so exciting and challenging and the adrenaline rush - wow!!!!

   I think I’m beginning to move into a new season in life. From a winter to the spring. New birth and new growth.

   Am LOVING following your journey too!!!

7. May 18th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
   Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. said

   I feel as scared as the next person when stepping outside my comfort zone, but it’s not only the path to growth and success, but prevents stagnation and boredom.

   I have quit full time jobs more than once to pursue what must have looked chancy to others, but I had to find out what I could do.

   Just as I was getting a raise in my teaching job, for example, I retired to enter a 4-year doctoral program. We had a 5 year old and a 2 year old at the time, but my husband supported me in my decision. Going from two salaries to one felt like voluntary poverty, but I learned to cook every recipe on the Bisquick box to help keep us fed.

   After I received my doctorate I entered university teaching. Although I enjoyed it, after 3 years I just had to try building the tutoring program I had always dreamed of. Besides, now I had two more children–a total of four–and owning my own business would allow me to spend more time with them.

   Drats! Another venture into voluntary poverty! This time we were experienced at how to make it on less. Our priorities were clear. We didn’t eat steaks or go to Disneyland for years, but my kids didn’t miss violin, piano and dance classes either.

   When considering a venture instead of worrying about whether it will succeed or fail, I ask myself how I will feel when retelling my life story to my great grandchildren. I decided it would be more satisfying and fun to entertain them with stories of all the adventures I had tried and failed at than bore them with a string of “I-wanted-to-but-never-did” sagas.

   Boy! Do I have a lot of stories to tell.

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10. May 19th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Glenda Watson Hyatt said

    I definitely find it scary stepping beyond my comfort zone into the land of the unknown and uncertainty. But, when surrounded by a net of friends and supporters, I know they will catch me should I stumble.

    Stepping out can also be exciting; exploring beyond your known-ness. Good for it! What do you have to lose?

11. May 19th, 2008 at 12:36 am
    Kevin said

    I don’t usually like stepping out of my comfort zone but it usually seems to pay off. I’ve just started my second business so that I can get out of the “job” way of life. Just thinking about it puts me out of my comfort zone….lol

12. May 19th, 2008 at 2:56 am
    Suzie Cheel said

    @ Kristarella
    s you say it must be done if we are to grow and change, Not always comfortable, feeling a bit of being uncomfortable today, but if we step through the changes can be life changing

    @Glenda,
    So joyful, I love you comments and yes relying on friend to support is wonderful

13. May 19th, 2008 at 3:04 am
    Greg from Make Money Online said

    It hard getting out of the comfort zone. The hardest step in anything is the first step.

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15. May 19th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
    Suzie Cheel said

    Seems like most of my replies have gone into cyberspace:( B5 media error now I remember
    so I am starting at the bottom

    @Greg, that’s right the first step is the hardest- feel the fear and do it anyway- Susan Jeffers

    @Kevin Go for it

    @Flora,
    sounds like you could write a great article on this and tell lots of stories Love the voluntary poverty

    @lightening thanks and I am so happy to see you moving forward, isn’t the adrenaline stuff just wonderful. keeps the vibes up.

    @ Janet I like your take leaps of faith and find new life on the other side. I do feel that is what I am doing today and like you feeling very comfortable with the feeling. Not so yesterday.

    Suzie

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17. May 21st, 2008 at 7:52 am
    Trish said

    hi Susie
    I love the title and I am looking forward to your notes from the beach.
    I am stuck in a rut and I need to take some babysteps out of my comfort zone.
    Wow on going to Nigeria - that would have been very different.

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19. May 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 am
    Suzie Cheel said

    Hi Trish,
    Thank you,
    Yes Nigeria was amazing,I was much younger, fearless.

    being stuck on a rut can be something that you can turn around quickly. I an about to out p a free ebook at The Abundance Highway, planning to put up my Monday so head over there to sign up. # simple steps to help you move forward

    Look forward to helping you
    Suzie

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