How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

We’re creatures of habit, and there’s comfort in the familiar. While we might want to thrive, is staying in your comfort zone stopping you from taking the action your business needs?

Unfortunately, this was a lesson I learned rather late in life and a reason why I retrained as a practitioner.

My inner ‘Captain Sensible’ likes to feel safe and secure, so I spent far too long stuck in my comfort zone.  This was evident in my spending 20+ years with the same company, staying in relationships way too long, and not moving on from my first home for 13 years.

When life threw me a number of challenges, I was forced from my comfort zone - and I'm glad I was. I soon found out that things weren’t as bad as I’d feared.  It was the stories I’d told myself that kept me stuck, and although uncomfortable at first, once I addressed the mindset work, things got easier.

Staying the same is not an option when everything in the world moves towards change. Change is the one thing in life that is guaranteed.

What’s your comfort zone?

It’s a safe place where you do what you know, and you know what to expect. You may be highly skilled as a practitioner and deliver wonderful results for your clients, but you’re still not thriving as a business owner. While you know logically what you can achieve, for some reason, you hold yourself back. You question your ability to thrive and build a business that will support your life.

Do the Mindset Work

Become aware of what is happening when you start to move outside your comfort zone. What are the stories you tell yourself? Are they useful to you, or are they sabotaging you? Most of these will be coming from a place of fear, so address them using your favourite techniques.

Think about what has worked for you in the past and how you can apply this learning to the new situation. Know once you get used to the new ‘thing’, you’ll wonder why you were ever fazed by it in the first place.

Remind yourself of times you succeeded in something that at first scared you. Use these to reinforce your decision to step out of your comfort zone.

Acceptance

Recognise that not everything will go to plan – and that’s okay. Every misstep is a chance to learn and grow, not a reason to stop.

Small Steps

When you’re heading into new territory, things can seem scary. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to take a giant leap. Just a single step will start to build the momentum you need.

Take Regular, Consistent Action

Once you address your mindset, make sure you take regular, consistent action. Action is the only way you will learn and move on from your comfort zone.

Get clear on what you want to achieve and create a plan of action - break it down into small, manageable steps. This will stop it from seeming like such a big barrier to entering your new zone of growth. Remember to celebrate each step as you go, and you’ll soon be making progress.

If you have a business buddy, mastermind group, or coach, let them know what you are working on so they can support you and keep you accountable.

Comfort zones change as you grow, and every time you are pushed outside one, it will cause a reaction. We are all works in progress, and working on your mindset and taking action are ongoing challenges. They are absolutely worth the effort if you want to achieve your potential.

If you’re ready to move beyond your comfort zone and start thriving, the Holistic Hub Mastermind could be exactly what you need.

If you're:

• Craving clarity and consistency in your marketing, with simple strategies that feel natural to implement?

• Longing to be part of a supportive community that truly understands your journey?

• Looking for kind accountability and expert guidance to help you finally take action?

• Ready to build a business that supports your lifestyle - not the other way around?

…then this could be your next step.

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