Getting Outside of your Comfort Zone
/Hey Love,
For many of us, life is all about the search for comfort. Athleisure clothes, Hygge-inspired homes, Netflix and Chill. I love it when things feel nice and easy, but let’s face it; there’s a slippery slope between comfort and complacency.
I recently pushed myself way outside my comfort zone and took a solo trip to a 1:1 retreat and all I can say is WOW! (Actually, that’s not true - I have a lot to say and did on my recent podcast episode. Click here to listen to My Solo Retreat Experience.)
It's really healthy for all aspects of our growth to put ourselves in a place where we wouldn't normally be. Here are some reasons why:
Get confirmation: When you try something that stretches you, enjoy the opportunity to have your theory validated. Perhaps what you thought you'd like, you definitely do. And what you thought you wouldn’t like, yep, you were right about that too. It's always good to revisit and check-in on our assumptions.
Challenge the status quo: You also get the possibility to prove yourself wrong. Maybe you always thought that you would love doing a certain thing and then you don’t. Or what you were afraid you’d hate, completely opens your eyes to a whole new hobby, passion or way of being. How incredible to surprise yourself when what you thought you knew, turns out differently.
See your power: We don't give ourselves enough opportunity to be flexible and resilient in the present moment. When you are in situations that are different from your everyday experiences, you will undoubtedly be able to see strengths and gifts you didn't realize you had or weren't tapping into.
Increase gratitude: When you push beyond your comfort zone, you can come out of it with a whole new appreciation for yourself, other people and things you maybe have been taking for granted. Even if we are very aware of our life blessings, it often takes seeing things from a new perspective to get that understanding on a deeper level.
Just because something feels uncomfortable or hard, doesn't mean that we have to completely turn away from it. Often those are the times when we are meant to investigate and explore. In addition to my solo travel, another way I've gone well beyond my comfort zone is in sharing my Energy Art Portraits. Believe me when I say that these are like nothing I've ever offered before!
Energy Art is such an amazing way to tangibly get a deeper understanding of who you are. And it's a unique opportunity to see and learn about yourself in a way that you maybe have never had access to before. Each one is truly so beautiful and powerful. I just love being able to create these and share with people.
Energy Art Portraits are a handmade, custom painting, delivered digitally, with choices for an audio recording or a live session to review. Check out my website for some client samples, along with a few of the beautiful testimonials I've received and booking information.
To getting uncomfy,
Lauren