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Why is stepping out of your comfort zone scary?
In our comfort zone, there is a sense of familiarity, security and certainty. When we step outside of our comfort zone, we’re taking a risk, and opening ourselves up to the possibility of stress and anxiety; we’re not quite sure what will happen and how we’ll react.
Is getting out of comfort zone good?
Getting out of your comfort zone from time to time creates just enough good stress to ramp up your focus, creativity, pace, and drive, and it helps you respond to life stress when unexpected things happen.
How do you feel about leaving your comfort zone?
We feel that we have some control over the situation. All of our immediate needs are filled and we feel at peace. When we leave the comfort zone, we’re no longer in a familiar and controllable situation. The brain hasn’t created the pathways it needs in order to know how to react – and we may feel anxiety and fear.
Why staying in your comfort zone is bad?
Your comfort zone is a dangerous place. It prevents you from improving, it stops you from achieving all the things you are capable of achieving and it makes you miserable. So, make a decision today to change something in your life that you are unhappy with and start experiencing positive changes.
Why comfort is actually bad for you?
The more we chase external comfort, the more uncomfortable we are on the inside. Inactivity, passive lifestyles and spectating follow the pursuit of comfort and take their toll. An extra hour of TV watching can increase the risk of death by 11 percent, a study led by Australian researcher David Dunston found (1).
Is comfort a need?
It is a universal human nature trait for us to seek comfort. Comfort makes us want to stay and revel in the lack of stress that accompanies this beloved condition. We also seek comfort when life becomes too difficult and our bodies react with the release of chemicals that makes us feel anxious or fearful.
Should you stay comfort zone?
Staying in your comfort zone allows you to draw on experience you’ve gained from past performances, in areas you undoubtedly know well. While new experiences can cause pause and trepidation, keeping in one’s comfort zone inspires confidence and limits anxiety.