Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable!

By Author: Pankaj Mital
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Any change requires us to take action. While these changes feel uncomfortable at the time, they bring long term peace and comfort. Whether you want to lose weight, start learning a new skill, or are trying to achieve something that you have been thinking about for a while. When you desire something, you have to get out of your comfort and work towards what you desire.

Personal or professional growth can only come from deliberately stepping into unknown territories. It requires us to challenge ourselves and act. A common tendency is to react with negative emotions and lose confidence. Of course, you are going to struggle a bit and face tough situations. Keep in mind that stepping out of your comfort zone may feel daunting and induce fear, yet it also builds resilience and helps you to conquer that fear.

I am not saying that we just jump headfirst into total unknowns without any preparation. You want to make sure you have your WHY defined. Temporary discomfort may bring more joy and long-term comfort. If you feel that you are not going to achieve this joy, maybe you need to re-think what you are planning. Yes, you ...
... may panic. You need to reassure your mind that this is happening because you are learning and it is only natural to panic in uncomfortable situations.

The other thing is that you may want to start small. No change is possible overnight. If you are looking to make a bigger change, break it down to smaller chunks. When I started to re-build my backyard with a pool, BBQ, small golf putting area, etc. Instead of doing little bit of everything, we broke it down to smaller achievable parts and celebrated smaller wins to stay motivated.

Once you keep a growth mindset, stay flexible, and look at the end results, you will start getting used to and find comfort in being uncomfortable.

Thanks for reading Beyond the Journey!