It's much easier to remain within the boundaries of where you feel comfortable than it is to face the fear of venturing beyond them.
But by limiting yourself to what you already know, you're likely missing out on professional opportunities, life experiences, and personal growth.
Want to get out of your safe cocoon but don't know where to begin? The hardest part is taking the first step.
In the Quora thread "How can I come out of my comfort zone?," readers shared some of the simple steps they take each day to push their limits.
Here are some of our favorites:
1. Take the first step
"In theory, all you need to do is to take the first step. It will be difficult. The first day at the gym is the worst. The opening line of your story takes the longest time. But as you gain momentum, it is easier to keep moving." — Deepak Mehta
2. Put yourself in a new environment
"Begin with some small changes that do not present any real threat, such as eating at a different restaurant in a different part of town, or attending an art exhibit or gun show. The idea is to place yourself in new arenas where you control the interaction." — Barbara Carleton
3. Don't pick the safe choice
"Every time you're making a choice, one choice is the safe/comfortable choice, and one choice is the risky/uncomfortable choice. The risky/uncomfortable choice is the one that will teach you the most and make you grow the most, so that's the one you should choose." — Karen X. Cheng
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