Discover why 'leaving your comfort zone' is bad advice and learn actionable steps to gradually expand your comfort zone for lasting personal growth and success.
Do you remember the little doodle I made to explain why motivation doesn’t work? Today, we’re gonna zoom in on the comfort zone part. Many coaches, motivational speakers, and online gurus dish out the phrase, “Everything you want is on the other side of your comfort zone.” It sounds smart. Like, “Thanks, Captain Obvious” smart. They get away with saying something that sounds like authoritative advice while offering nothing of actual value.
When we’re told to “leave your comfort zone,” it feels overwhelming and scary because it clashes with the identity we’ve built. The change seems too drastic and intimidating, reinforcing the boundaries of our comfort zone.
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