99% of us avoid discomfort. ๐
Itโs not a weakness. It’s a fact.
Itโs how our brain reacts to ‘threats’, even if it is just the discomfort of the unknown.
Itโs because when we step out of our comfort zone, we are confronted by our fears – of failure, judgment and not being good enough.
This fear leads to excuses, procrastination, and self-doubt, pulling us back into our comfort zone.
So, why is it so difficult to push through the ‘Fear Zone’ on our own?
๐ญ. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐:
When thereโs no one to challenge our negative thoughts, we start believing โIโm not readyโ or โWhat if Iโm not good enough?โ
Over time, these limiting beliefs become our truth.
๐ฎ. ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฐ๐๐๐ฒ๐:
When faced with the unfamiliar, we find excuses such as
โIโll do it later,โ or โI need more time.โ
These may feel valid but we know we are holding ourselves back.
๐ฏ. ๐ก๐ผ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ:
We avoid uncomfortable actions when no one pushes us.
Without accountability, we take the easy options and avoid the REAL work.
Overcoming fear alone is tough. ๐ฉ
๐ But what if living in that comfort zone comes with opportunity costs?
As a Growth Mindset Coach, I work with my clients to take small, intentional steps toward overcoming their fears.
After 100 coaching sessions, Iโve identified 3 effective ways to help you navigate fear and toward your goals:
๐ญ. ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฐ๐๐๐ฒ๐:
When you start making excuses, itโs a sign youโre on the edge of comfort. Instead of retreating into comfort, ask yourself, โWhat opportunity does this fear bring?โ
๐ฎ. ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ:
Start with one small, uncomfortable task this week.
Completing each step will build momentum and over time, you will learn to trust yourself more.
๐ฏ. ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐๐ถ๐ป๐:
Each time you push past fear, your confidence grows.
Leverage your strengths to remind yourself of what youโre capable of.
The results you want are often on the other side of fear.
With the right support, you can push through fear to reach your goals.
So, are you ready to take that first small step towards your #ICAN?
The power is in your choice to start.
๐ Have you ever faced this fear, and what helped you push through it? I’d love to hear your story.
