The Science of Your "Comfort Zone"

A comfort zone isn’t necessarily a place, it’s a habit, a habit of avoiding uncomfortable situations or new things and risks. It’s a safe mental space where your work, behavior, thoughts and actions fit a routine and pattern, which minimises stress and anxiety. This safe space gives a sense of me...

• Your comfort zone is neither a good or bad thing. It's a natural state that most people trend towards. 
• Leaving it means increased risk and anxiety, which can have positive and negative results.
• Don't demonize your comfort zone as something holding you back

Breaking out of your comfort zone makes you feel vulnerable, but that feeling works in your favor because it improves your performance and boosts your growth. A constant state of comfort equals steady performance.

Too much anxiety, however, will make you too stressed to b...