What Happened When I Went Way Out of My Comfort Zone

It’s been an amazing journey and I learned so much about myself and what I’m capable of…especially in going out of my comfort zone.

You see, I’m really an introvert and a bit on the shy side. I get nervous when trying new things and even recording myself on video (which I still have to psyche myself up every time!).

During these past 2 weeks, I definitely stretched myself, but in a good way:

• I chopped a pretty thick board in half:).
• I had to speak and present a short talk in front of my class (that one sure caught me off guard!).
• I had to drive 3 1/2 – 4 hours every day to Philadelphia (yes, I know this is a normal commute for many, but it sure was a lot of driving for me!).
• I had long days where class didn’t end until 8 pm and then got home around 9:45 pm…with homework to complete for the next day.
• I learned and applied dozens of new techniques that we were tested on.
• I worked with new people I had never met (who are now like family:)) and had vulnerable moments in being treated as well as treating them.

·       I learned so much about myself, my personality type (the good and the not-as-good!) and how I best respond in situations and how to recognize others’ personality types to best communicate with them.

·       I learned the power of planning ahead and prepping my healthy lunches and dinners ahead of time. While I’ve always done this for other classes and travel, I’ve never had to do this for a 2-week stretch. And so grateful as it helped me feel so energized and able to focus every day!

I’m sad today is the last day as I would love to continue to practice and learn with my amazing group. However, I do admit that I’m definitely a bit tired and look forward to the weekend to decompress.

Mostly, I am so happy and proud of myself that I really went out of my comfort zone to do all of these things and so much more. As a result, I have learned incredibly valuable tools to help others, I have met amazing people and instructors in my class and I have grown so much.

I invite you to go out of your comfort zone. It’s so easy to stay where you are and do the same things every day.

But when you go out of your comfort zones, that is the time you grow and see what you are truly capable of. And you ARE capable of so much more than you would ever think!

So, whether it’s taking a class for you, or maybe finally taking action towards that side hustle that’s been on the back burner or going to a new gym or pilates or anything you don’t normally do. Think to yourself, “What’s the worst thing that can happen?”

Or more importantly, think to yourself, “What’s the best thing that can happen?”

Here’s to getting comfortable being uncomfortable.

“It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities.”

Live well and love more,

Jill Gordon

CHHC, MHt, MNLP, MTT, MSC, CLC

Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Master Certified Clinical Hypnotist*, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming*, Master Certified Life and Success Coach*

*Board Certified via IBCP (International Board of Coaches and Practitioners)

www.JilltheHealthCoach.com

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