Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

  • Do everyday things differently. Make a change (large or small) in the way you do things on a day-to-day basis.
  • Take your time making decisions. Making educated decisions can push you out of your comfort zone. Think, don't just react.
  • Trust yourself and make snap decisions, just to get things moving. 
  • Do it in small steps. It takes a lot of courage to break out of your comfort zone. Identify your fears, and then face them step by step.

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