The comfort zone is a comfortable, super warm, and overly pleasant space. The comfort zone demands absolutely nothing from you, but all this leads you to a state of stagnation. Nothing great grows in such an environment. If you want more of anything, like freedom, growth, success, or anything else, you must dare to leave that zone, that comfortable and safe space. You surely have to take steps into unknown territory to experience what you long for.
Speaking of which, is it really dangerous to live in the comfort zone? We must know that this comfort zone, at some point in life, traps you without taking notice. This leads you to live on autopilot and somehow avoid any risk. Without a doubt, this leads you to miss out on the best opportunities. The longer you stay in the comfort zone, the harder it is to get out of it.
A very common example is the case of those people who have a job they hate or simply don't like, but would never dare to leave it because they're working for a steady salary, and that's the trap, that security. This person simply lives content, paying their bills and spending their life waiting for that perfect moment to present itself, which in the end never comes because there's no perfect moment, and they're also not prepared to take advantage of opportunities.
Understanding all of this perfectly, since it's often talked about: Is it possible to escape from the comfort zone? How do I do it? First things first, as I always write two. You're probably settling for something that anchors you to this situation and doesn't allow you to take the plunge or risk something unknown. That's why you must be very honest with yourself and discover those areas that keep you trapped in your comfort zone. It could be work, health, finances, or relationships, among many other things.
Now, to break the pattern of comfort or the routine of the comfort zone, I propose the following: do something that makes you uncomfortable, but do it every day. Remember that growth is on the opposite side of the scale, on the side of fear. I invite you to start one day doing things that truly make you uncomfortable. Remember that some people are uncomfortable talking to new people. Do what makes you really nervous. If you do this 1, 2, or 5 times, you'll learn to deal with new things that generate discomfort.
Something very important that happens in our heads is: being aware of what we want to think, we must focus on what we gain and not on what we lose, instead of having the following thought: quote, what if this goes wrong? Instead of asking yourself the following: What can I gain if this goes really well? Thinking this way is not something automatic, it is something conscious that we must provoke, and thinking like this pushes you no matter what to take action since everything we want is outside of the comfort zone.
The environment is important, the people around you are very important. If you feel comfortable in your group, I regret to tell you that you are in the totally wrong place, you should look for people who inspire you or who are like role models, but above all, people who demand more of you and who do not allow you to conform, always remember that this type of mentality is Super contagious. Finally, we can talk a little about fear, fear does not disappear, but fear is also a sign that we are facing something unknown and that is what that we need, we must identify that this is a fear because we are moving towards our goals so if you are afraid to do it, just do it with fear.