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In the video below from Entrepreneur, learn how the act of stepping outside of your comfort zone contributes to your success and well-being.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Achieve Career Success
I think many of have one of those television shows we consider a guilty pleasure. I can't believe I am going to tell you all this, but mine is Dancing With the Stars. As I was watching the show recently, I started thinking about how many people come to this show awkward and uncomfortable dancing and by facing their fears and stepping out of their comfort zone they achieve amazing results, Many have used the show to launch - or re-launch their careers.
People tend to get stuck in a routine, doing the things with which we are most comfortable and always relying on the skills we know we can count on. But are we living up to our full potential? I challenge you to push the envelope, try something new, and explore your options. Here are some ideas of how you can do just this.
> Try volunteering in a new career field. You will gain new experience, meet new people, and make connections that you never would have made otherwise.
> Take a class to expand your knowledge. One night a week at a community college or an online university course will not take up an outrageous amount of your time. You will learn new ideas, gain new skills, and meet new networking contacts.
> Start taking more risks. I don't mean putting yourself in danger, but have the courage to go into situations where you don't know what to expect. Fear of failure is the cause of a great deal of inaction. Overcoming this fear will move you forward in all aspects of your life.
> Approach every day with an open mind and a positive attitude. If something seems impossible or out of your reach, simply break it down into steps or mini goals you need to accomplish in order to achieve this goal. Taking the goal one step at a time will make it seem more realistic and achievable.
People tend to get stuck in a routine, doing the things with which we are most comfortable and always relying on the skills we know we can count on. But are we living up to our full potential? I challenge you to push the envelope, try something new, and explore your options. Here are some ideas of how you can do just this.
> Try volunteering in a new career field. You will gain new experience, meet new people, and make connections that you never would have made otherwise.
> Take a class to expand your knowledge. One night a week at a community college or an online university course will not take up an outrageous amount of your time. You will learn new ideas, gain new skills, and meet new networking contacts.
> Start taking more risks. I don't mean putting yourself in danger, but have the courage to go into situations where you don't know what to expect. Fear of failure is the cause of a great deal of inaction. Overcoming this fear will move you forward in all aspects of your life.
> Approach every day with an open mind and a positive attitude. If something seems impossible or out of your reach, simply break it down into steps or mini goals you need to accomplish in order to achieve this goal. Taking the goal one step at a time will make it seem more realistic and achievable.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Step Out of your Comfort Zone. Three Steps to Opening your Possibilities.
I was talking with a longtime friend yesterday. She is taking courses that will prepare her for a whole new career. She said to me, “It’s not really my typical type of thing, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.” I am really proud of her and excited for her new chapter.
Talking with my friend, I started thinking about how many people are stuck in their same routine and their same thought processes because they are unwilling to step out of their own comfort zone. Do you want to get out there, grow, experience new things and open your possibilities? If so, here are three steps you can take to become more comfortable with change.
Stop Worrying What Other People Think.
If you don't step out of your comfort zone and face your fears, the number of situations that make you uncomfortable will keep growing. (Theo Pistorius)
Fear of what others will think is one of the biggest barriers for many people. Think about the most lovable, magnetic people you have ever met in your life. Chances are those people are not meek and agreeable. They are usually the people who act silly, are willing to speak their mind, or are adventurous and willing to make mistakes.
Stop trying to please others. Stop being concerned with what others think. Don’t worry about being laughed at, laugh along with them. Do something you normally would not do without fear of being judged. You may just be surprised at how people will react.
Face your Fears
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. (Seneca)
I am not referring to those big fears like fear of flying or fear of heights. However, how many subtle fears are holding you back every day? Fear of being laughed at, fear of failure, or fear of not being the best. Ask yourself, are you taking unnecessary precautions every day to avoid what you perceive to be a negative outcome? Are these precautions really necessary or are they holding you back?
It is a good thing to be prepared and proactive. But don’t spend your life – and the majority of your time – trying to avoid things that will probably never happen. Deal with your discomfort and allow yourself to fail once in a while. Find the positive in every situation and failures turn into learning experiences.
Learn to Deal with Failure
It is a mistake to suppose that people succeed through success; they often succeed through failures. (Author Unknown)
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. (Thomas Edison)
You probably know by now, things will not always go your way. It is the way you deal with these negatives that define how willing you are to step out of your comfort zone. The world is constantly changing, things will go right and they will often go wrong. Some amazing things have happened to me in the face of a failure or a negative situation, primarily due to my attitude toward the situation. When you become obsessed with trying to ensure a certain outcome, you forget to focus on the every day joy of living.
Talking with my friend, I started thinking about how many people are stuck in their same routine and their same thought processes because they are unwilling to step out of their own comfort zone. Do you want to get out there, grow, experience new things and open your possibilities? If so, here are three steps you can take to become more comfortable with change.
Stop Worrying What Other People Think.
If you don't step out of your comfort zone and face your fears, the number of situations that make you uncomfortable will keep growing. (Theo Pistorius)
Fear of what others will think is one of the biggest barriers for many people. Think about the most lovable, magnetic people you have ever met in your life. Chances are those people are not meek and agreeable. They are usually the people who act silly, are willing to speak their mind, or are adventurous and willing to make mistakes.
Stop trying to please others. Stop being concerned with what others think. Don’t worry about being laughed at, laugh along with them. Do something you normally would not do without fear of being judged. You may just be surprised at how people will react.
Face your Fears
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. (Seneca)
I am not referring to those big fears like fear of flying or fear of heights. However, how many subtle fears are holding you back every day? Fear of being laughed at, fear of failure, or fear of not being the best. Ask yourself, are you taking unnecessary precautions every day to avoid what you perceive to be a negative outcome? Are these precautions really necessary or are they holding you back?
It is a good thing to be prepared and proactive. But don’t spend your life – and the majority of your time – trying to avoid things that will probably never happen. Deal with your discomfort and allow yourself to fail once in a while. Find the positive in every situation and failures turn into learning experiences.
Learn to Deal with Failure
It is a mistake to suppose that people succeed through success; they often succeed through failures. (Author Unknown)
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. (Thomas Edison)
You probably know by now, things will not always go your way. It is the way you deal with these negatives that define how willing you are to step out of your comfort zone. The world is constantly changing, things will go right and they will often go wrong. Some amazing things have happened to me in the face of a failure or a negative situation, primarily due to my attitude toward the situation. When you become obsessed with trying to ensure a certain outcome, you forget to focus on the every day joy of living.
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