Have you ever wanted to try out something new, but the feeling of being uncomfortable and awkward or embarrassed gets in your way? Usually, that feeling means you need to keep going no matter what, like the advice for learning how to have more discipline. I’ve recently heard a quote saying that embarrassment is the cost of entry. Meaning you have to not be afraid to make mistakes or feel defeated because you aren’t an expert at something right away. You have to give yourself permission to learn. You can only do that once you start, or do it afraid (as my mother always says). I’m learning how to do this by forcing myself to get out of my comfort zone.
Getting out of your comfort zone is the key to having more confidence in yourself and truly having the life that you want to live. Sometimes feeling too comfortable is a sign that you may need to switch it up and take more risks to prevent feeling stuck in your life. It’s also a way to switch up your daily routine and basically quantum jump into a new timeline of your life. This interrupts your usual pattern of normalcy and gets you closer to living in your desired reality. I’ve made this my challenge recently, and I’ve decided to push through those uncomfortable feelings I constantly have to gain more memorable experiences in my life and achieve my goals. Here are five things I’ve done recently to combat this and finally get out of my comfort zone.
Went Out on a Few Dates
To start off, I decided to go out on a couple of dates. I usually say no when guys ask me out due to not having enough time or being too tired after work. Also, I didn’t want to prioritize dating in my life at the time. Usually, when you’re doing well in life, dating (or men in general) can become a distraction and throw you off from your goals. Plus, you never know a man’s true intentions with you. But I decided to take a chance, and I actually had a lot of fun. It made me more open to saying yes the next time someone asks me out. I might decide to go on more dates soon.
Went Out With a Friend and Took an Uber Home Solo
Another thing I’ve been wanting to do lately is hang out with a friend. Again, because of work and being too tired, it can be hard to find a time when our schedules match. But this time we got it figured out and, of course, had a great time playing arcade games and getting drinks.
One thing that also prevents me from going out when I want is not knowing how to drive. I usually ask my mom for a ride, or I get an Uber to places with a friend. But this time, I decided to get an Uber home completely solo. I was always nervous because of the horror stories of drivers locking doors or driving the opposite way. Plus, it was pretty late already, and I wanted to be safe.
My friend told me to make sure I get a female driver, and overall, it all worked out fine. Except for the fact that I didn’t realize I gave the driver the wrong address. I learned a lesson that day to always look up from my phone and pay attention to my surroundings. She was understanding about it being my first time getting one alone, but I made sure to give her an extra tip at the end.
Tried Out a New Style
As I’m getting older, I want to find ways to develop a more mature style. I let go of the graphic oversized tees and sneakers for dresses and heels (still learning how to walk in them, btw). I’ve also learned a lot of style tips during my time as a luxury style advisor. But I usually shy away from tight-fitting clothing like body-con dresses. I have a curvier body type, and I felt that I would get unwanted attention. But I decided to try it out and get over my fear of being seen. I’m letting go of the belief that I can’t wear certain styles of clothing and finally tap into my true style.
Helped Out More at Work
At work, I’m currently the children’s luxury style advisor, but we’re also allowed to sell in different departments. I usually help out in the men’s department since we’re on the same floor and they’re typically understaffed. So this has forced me to get out there and make sales, which everyone tries to encourage me to do. They can see that I’m still learning and can be shy at times compared to everyone else. Also, it can be stressful working in that department, along with the competitiveness. But I’ve gotten so much better overall at being a salesperson compared to my last retail stylist job.
Doing this daily has helped me improve my retail and customer service skills, learn to be more assertive and initiate conversations, problem solve, and be on the top five style advisors list a few times, which has been my goal. This will hopefully lead to more opportunities in the future.
Started Learning How To Drive
As I mentioned before, not knowing how to drive is currently my biggest hurdle. This is the one thing I need to do as an adult to have more independence and opportunities. So, I finally got the driver’s ed book so I can begin studying, get my permit, and start taking actual lessons. We’ll see what my progress is in a few months.
Overall, I’ve done a lot recently to get out of my comfort zone, and this is only the beginning. I have so much more I plan to try out, plus you never know what may happen spontaneously. Come back to see what I do next!
What are some ways you’ve gotten out of your comfort zone recently? Comment Below!
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