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Why is it important to push yourself<\/a> to go out of your comfort zone<\/a>? How does doing things that feel uncomfortable get you closer to your goals? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll never achieve great things in life if you don’t step out of your comfort zone. According to self-development coach Roxie Nafousi, you should force yourself to step outside of your comfort zone so you get familiar with the feeling of discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s why you should push yourself<\/a> to step out of your comfort zone and some tips to help you make the most out of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nafousi explains that changing your behavior<\/a> to make progress toward your goals can be difficult because you\u2019re often forced to do new or challenging things that make you uncomfortable. To make this process easier, she recommends regularly stepping out of your comfort zone<\/strong>. You\u2019ll realize that you\u2019re more capable than you think and that hard, scary tasks aren\u2019t actually as hard and scary as you thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In The Power of Discipline<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Daniel Walter agrees that stepping out of your comfort zone and getting familiar with discomfort is necessary to make progress toward your goals. He adds that humans have a natural tendency to resist this process for three specific reasons<\/a>: 1) We\u2019re afraid that trying something new will cause us to lose something valuable that we already have; 2) We\u2019re afraid of failing and regretting our decision to change; and 3) The longer we experience something, the more comfortable and enjoyable it becomes and the less willing we are to give it up.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nafousi provides a few recommendations for making the most of your experience outside your comfort zone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Set intentions. <\/strong>When you\u2019re preparing to do something uncomfortable, be clear on why <\/em>you\u2019re doing it. This will keep you focused and help you push through the discomfort of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Expose your excuses. <\/strong>When you\u2019re afraid to do something, your mind will always provide excuses to justify not <\/em>doing it. When these excuses pop into your head, immediately debunk them by coming up with reasons and ways to do<\/em> the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Persevere through barriers. <\/strong>You\u2019ll always face obstacles when you try something new\u2014this is an inevitable part of the process. If you allow these barriers to stop you, you\u2019re simply using them as an excuse to give up. Pushing through will help you build your self-worth, self-confidence, and resilience in difficult situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Jump in headfirst. <\/strong>When you\u2019re about to go out of your comfort zone, you\u2019ll often experience a flood of limiting beliefs that tell you you\u2019re not good enough and encourage you to give up. Rather than letting these thoughts paralyze you, take a brief moment to collect yourself and then take action. For example, if you\u2019re about to raise your hand in class but get nervous, take a deep breath and do it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone<\/strong>

Nafousi\u2019s recommendations aim to prepare you to step out of your comfort zone with a positive mindset<\/a>. Experts reiterate many of her points, but they add a few additional recommendations<\/a> that will help you feel fully prepared<\/em> to step out of your comfort zone and execute the process correctly. By using these tips in combination with Nafousi\u2019s, you can avoid being overwhelmed or stricken with fear and can make the most of the experience.

1) Before taking action, take a moment to identify exactly what\u2019s inside and outside of your comfort zone<\/strong>.\u00a0 This will ensure that you\u2019re doing things that actually make you uncomfortable and help you make progress toward your goals, not just things that are unfamiliar but comfortable.

2) Set SMART goals<\/a> for your experience<\/strong>. While Nafousi recommends setting general intentions for your experience, experts say that using the SMART goal system is an especially<\/em> effective method to ensure you get the most from it. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. This goal-setting system is highly effective because its specificity allows you to track your progress<\/a> and clearly identify when you\u2019ve reached your objective.

3) Take small steps<\/em> at first.<\/strong> Taking small steps will make it easier to get started and jump in headfirst because you\u2019ll feel more comfortable and less fearful than you would if you tried to take on a huge challenge all at once. Starting small will also gradually build your confidence and tolerance for discomfort, making it easier for you to persevere through barriers.

4) Cultivate a positive mindset<\/a><\/strong>\u2014have compassion for yourself<\/a>, frame challenges as opportunities<\/a>, set ambitious goals<\/a>, see failures as lessons, and challenge your underlying negative beliefs. Following these steps prevents negativity and uncertainty from halting your progress. As such, this tip will help you expose your excuses and push through barriers by giving you a positive, accurate, and motivated perspective.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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