We are often afraid of taking that first step.. But what changed?
From the very day we are born we are excited to explore the world around us.
The ability to take risks by stepping outside your comfort zone is the primary reason in which we grow.
Comfort zones are not really comfortable at all, they are riddled with fear.
Breaking down the barriers of fear will help you break free and then you can finally learn to enjoy the process of taking risks and growing.
We call this failing forward!
A term we use at Keller Williams is “Don’t Listen to Your Drunk Monkey”
Simply put this means, identify and stop that voice in your head that tells you what you can’t accomplish instead of encouraging you to go forward even when you don’t want to.
Self realization is the first step in the process. Become aware of what you feel is just outside your “Comfort zone” Identify those items.
Next become clear on the objective. The reason or why behind the task at hand. Create a list of why they are important to overcome.
Now it’s time to get comfortable being uncomfortable! One way to get outside of your comfort zone is to literally expand it.
For some people diving right in will work best, and for others taking baby steps and wading into the uncomfortableness will help you ease into overcoming your fear.
I’m sure everyone has heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect” It’s completely true! Practice doing the thing that scares you to help you overcome it. This will help build your confidence.
Start hanging out with other people that are doing the very thing you want to start doing. You can learn, make mental notes and their influence over time will start to have an effect on your behavior as well.
Be sure to have a clear vision. Focus on the future and the “why” behind what you are doing. How will this benefit you, your career or others? Use these things to pull you into becoming the future you. Enjoy and embrace the process.
Enjoy the fun of discovering new things just as you did when you were younger.
It may seem overwhelming to step into the unknown. Be open to the experience.
Do the thing, and have the power!
Until next time.
