Hello, now that I have introduced myself somewhat (though you will learn more about me along the way), I thought I would get started with why I am here. First off, I would like to assure you that I am no self improvement Guru. Then again, those Guru’s are just ordinary people who found things that worked for them and decide to share with others. What I will be doing is sharing as I try out things that I believe will work for me to enhance my life. So, we are in this together if you choose to join me.
But Rita, what is this finding your comfort zone? Aren’t we supposed to get out of our comfort zone? Well yes, that was repeated to me over and over again. However, after singing Karaoke for several months, (I can not sing) I realized I have no issue getting out of my comfort zone. In fact, I believe this is true for most people who relate most to their introverted side. We were placed outside our comfort zone from childhood by going to public or private schools and forced to interact with our peers. Ready or not. Not only that, but how many people do you know that are comfortable in their lives? Most I know don’t like their job, financial situation, relationships, or are anxious and worry a lot. There are some that are truly comfortable in their lives. Those are the ones that seem to be good at everything they do and sail through life with ease. Could it be because they are operating from their comfort zone to begin with? I believe so.
How does one find their comfort zone and what is it exactly? This is what I want to work on here because it involves many things. First of all it, has to come from a place of comfort and ease. This comes from knowing and being confident in who your really are. So instead of comfort zone, let us call in the REAL ZONE. There are many things that make up this REAL ZONE. Your Integrity, as I mentioned in my first post; your strengths, and yes your weaknesses, because vulnerability is important too. Then there are some core personality traits, like for me my introverted identity and my anxiety. There is also your belief systems, religion/spiritual, political, philosophical. And let us not forget our Values.
So what about you? Are you comfortable in your life right now? Does it feel like you are living your life or someone else's? Are you in alignment with your values and integrity? What motivates you? Over the next few days I will be sharing my own answers to these questions and more. I would like to hear from you also. Remember, we are in this together.
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