Hey Bestie! Did you know that your comfort zone is dangerous?
Being uncomfortable is not comfortable! This is such an obvious statement, but when you’re in an uncomfortable moment all you wish is that you could be comfortable again.
A comfort zone is any state where you feel at ease and in control. It’s where the “waves” of life are at bay.
This post is all about why your comfort zone is dangerous and the benefits of getting out of it.
Are you ready? Let’s geaux!
What Is Your Comfort Zone
Comfort zones vary from person to person. Your comfort zone will almost always be different from your mom or bestfriend. It all depends on your dreams, aspirations, and your discomfort level.
A huge reason why you may stay in your comfort zone is because you want to avoid feelings of uneasiness, anxiousness, or stress.
Your comfort zone is your safe space where you know what to expect. Do you have an idea of where or what your comfort zone might be?
Benefits Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Getting out of your comfort zone is essential to becoming your authentic self. You may have heard this scripture before: For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Fear is a common reason why you may tend to stay in your comfort zone. The only reason fear can consume you is because you don’t know who you are yet.
This scripture speaks to who you are. Bestie, you don’t have a spirit; you are a spirit. And the spirit that you are IS POWER, LOVE, AND A SOUND MIND.
You are the very essence of these things because this is who God is. Whatever is in God, is in you because you came out of him.
If fear is derailing you, you need to identify what is it that you are afraid of? Is it love? Are you afraid of power? Or is it the uncertainty that you can actually have a sound mind?
I want us to take a look at the phrase “of a sound mind” really quickly. In the Greek, this phrase is the word sophronismos which means “an admonishing or calling to soundness of mind”.
When you are consistently inside of your comfort zone, you never get to experience yourself as power, love, or a sound mind.
You barely get the privilege of operating through your authentic self which is your spirit because the uncomfortable moments demand another level of who you are.
Even your place of comfort should be visited in moderation. It has its place, but “living” in it is dangerous. Now let’s explore some benefits of getting out of your comfort zone:
1. It Gets You Uncomfortable
As stated before, being uncomfortable is not comfortable! But being uncomfortable challenges you to do something about it.
Some may use the phrase “sick and tired” or “fed up” to describe the uncomfort. Being uncomfortable promotes the desire and the action steps of change.
Think of the many modern day inventions that may have been birthed from someone being uncomfortable.
I bet Henry Ford‘s assembly line came from being uncomfortable with having only a horse and carriage for transportation.
Dr. Martin Cooper was probably fed up with home phones and payphones being the only way to talk to loved ones.
What has your uncomfort been able to produce? Or maybe a better question may be what will it be able to birth out of you?
2. It Helps You To Tap Into Your Potential
Potential is all that you could be locked inside of you. Whatever you have already done doesn’t count as your potential. It’s all the other things that are inside of you that you haven’t even tapped into yet.
Your potential is like a watermelon seed before it’s planted into the ground. The seed has the potential to produce vines with multiple watermelons with seeds that can produce more and more watermelons with seeds.
As long as you are comfortable, the innate ability to exercise your potential lies dormant. You settle for what you already know.
You know you have been saying that you want to break out of your routine because there’s more to life. Don’t just speak it, complete it.
It’s your right and responsibility to discover what’s been inside you since before you were born.
3. It Helps You To Grow
Uncomfort is the field of growth. The Bible says “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening, its actually painful! But afterward, there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those being trained in this way” (Hebrews 12:11).
Do you think that you will just wake up and be a highly organized person? It is a fantasy to think that you’ll magically be the woman or man of your dreams without getting into the field of growth.
You literally have to place yourself in an environment that is uncomfortable to be able to grow. Nature shows us this in many ways.
Think about that watermelon seed again. Before it can be a watermelon with vines, it has to be covered with dirt and forcibly be broken open. As it grows, it is then subject to fairly hot temperatures until its able to yield fruit.
A caterpillar is another example. It wraps itself in what’s known as a cocoon and I’m sure its not comfortable for the caterpillar!
Both the caterpillar and the watermelon plant face uncomfortable processes that are necessary for its growth and survival of life.
Perhaps we all can learn a thing or two from nature!
4. It Can Lower Your Risk Of Depression
Your mental health can benefit from you getting out of your comfort zone. Sometimes if you’re in the same place all the time, you can begin to feel sad and stuck.
It’s important to know that your environment can affect your mood. Dare to switch it up from time to time.
If you work from home, try to work in a quiet place like the library or in a coffee shop. Staying in one place can make you feel confined to that area.
Get up and get moving. You mental health is worth it.
5. It Helps You To Develop Self-Confidence
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere, but didn’t have anyone to go with? Has anyone ever canceled on you?
How many times have you decided to proceed with the original plans alone? Going places alone can be super uncomfortable at first, but after trying it you may find that you love to go places alone.
As you do it more and more, you will develop self confidence. Concerts are a must to experience alone!
6. It Can Give You The Opportunity To Meet New People
How will you ever meet new people if you are constantly going to the same places doing the same thing? As you start to work on facing yourself, God works on peeling away layers of who you thought you were to reveal who you actually are.
With that comes discovery of purpose and opportunities to pursue your dreams. Along the way you’ll find yourself in places and spaces where you will meet new people who will help shape you into the person you are destined to be.
But first, you will need to get out of your comfort zone.
7. It Can Destroy Laziness
In your comfort zone, you usually don’t exert a lot of energy. It can be very easy to fall into laziness while in your comfort zone.
Whether or not your comfort zone is in your mind or a physical place, you know exactly what to expect when you are there. Doesn’t it get boring?
Your body and your mind needs challenges in order for you to live as the beautiful temple you are. You were not created to be lazy.
Why Does God Want Us Out Of Comfort Zone
God is an advocate of your growth. He always wants to show you a new level of living. The main reason why God wants you out of your comfort zone is because you were never meant to be in one.
Did you know that God created you in his image after his likeness (Genesis 1:26)? You were designed to be just like him and he even goes as far as to call you a god (Psalm 82:6).
Living in your zone means that you prefer to take the least path of resistance, but God didn’t make you to play it safe.
His purpose and plan was always for you to rule and dominate the Earth. You are NEVER supposed to run from a problem. You’re problems should be afraid of you. You are a dominator!
Bestie, once you find out who you are and what you’re truly capable of, this world doesn’t stand a chance.
I’m believing that your comfort zone will be a thing of the past! You will step into who you are in Jesus name!
Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Examples
As said before, each person’s comfort zone is different. Some may have a physical comfort zone while others may only have a mental comfort zone. Here are a few examples of stepping out of your comfort zone:
- Being the first to apologize
- Giving a tip to someone who wasn’t your server at a restaurant
- Dating a man/woman with children
- Going to a new gym
- Joining a gym for the first time
- Giving up certain foods
- Going places alone
- Moving to a new city/state/country
- Starting a new job
- Meeting your in laws for the first time
- Having an uncomfortable conversation
- Taking a leadership role
- Being the “only” in an environment
- Not gossiping or complaining
- Being submissive and affectionate in a relationship
- Getting to know yourself for the first time
- Forgiving those who wronged you
- Fasting
- Traveling by airplane
- Letting go of your deal breakers
- Releasing your plans to God
- Allowing yourself to be loved
- Trusting God with *fill in the blank*
- Showing up after an embarrassing moment
- Establishing boundaries
- Standing up for yourself
- Reconciling the relationship with your adult children
- Being the new kid in school
- Finally putting yourself first
- Reminding yourself of who you are
- Saying I love you to someone
Your comfort zone is dangerous because it can ultimately suppress who you are. Comfort is not worth your calling. You will not look back over your life and wish that you would have done something. Today is the day that you have gotten the empowerment to step out of your comfort zone.
This post was all about why your comfort zone is dangerous and the benefits of getting out of it.
Remember you’re destined to win because he got up!
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