Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone is Vital to the Growth of Your Business
douglas hauptman • April 22, 2023
Routines can make us feel safe but they limit the rate of our success!
What Is a Comfort Zone?
Winners Never Quit
Fear of failure is often the root of our stagnation in making changes or trying something new. This perspective prevents us from expanding and causes us to turn down opportunities. Being scared is a part of human nature but we can train ourselves to be both bold and courageous. We can only learn if we make mistakes first! If you do step outside your comfort zone and it doesn’t work out, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t in your favor. Even failures are beneficial to us because they make us come back twice as strong. Reflection is key to this growth because we can look back and identify pitfalls, decide whether the result was in our control or not, and make changes before retrying again. This assessment has to be done in a responsible and positive manner so that we don’t repeat the same mistakes over and over. We also want step outside of our comfort zone so that we don’t regret not giving something our all or feel disappointed in our lack of effort.
Take a Leap of Faith!
A strong sense of faith and purpose can help encourage us to try new things, even if we are not sure about them. Having faith has many meanings depending on what our beliefs are, but is always helping us gain confidence and have a positive perspective. In order to have faith, we must also establish a mission or purpose for all that we do in life. Having a mission keeps us aimed in the right direction and motivates us to expand or reach farther. If we can all work on staying positive and working for a greater good, then this energy will drive humanity into the evolution of our DNA and good karma will inevitably result. If we are fearful or doubtful of stepping outside of our comfort zone, we can turn to religion, spirituality, or simply faith, for the helping hand we need.
Challenging Yourself at Work
Work is a vital area that we should always be trying to improve in. When work becomes repetitive we tend to lose interest in passion and this shift can take us down a dark road. Challenging ourselves and stepping outside of our comfort zone can result in many positive changes such as a promotion, expansion, or learning a new skill. Even if we fail at this challenge, we are still learning lessons that only help us grow. If we want to efficiently tackle a new change or aspiration, we should do so strategically so that we have the best experience possible. Balancing risks and benefits is the first step to taking a new path.
One example of how I had to step outside my comfort zone is when I was contemplating expanding my business following the pandemic. Covid-19 had struck at the exact time I was signing a new lease and opening an additional location for my business. At first, I was scared and considered canceling the lease all together. However when I put my fears aside and analyzed my situation, I realized that my business is efficient and made it through plenty of intimidating challenges in the past because of its appeal to all markets. Instead of running from this obstacle, I came up with a plan for success. I reviewed numbers and incorporated various COVID prevention protocols that allowed us to continue operating while maintaining all the safety measures our clients were concerned about. One year later, and our third location is very profitable and even has a waiting list! Had I not taken a leap of faith, we would not be to this point today.
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What If I Give Up?
Giving up can seem like our last option, or first, but with the right motivators and inspiration we can change our perspective entirely. Instead of telling ourselves we are a failure, we can decide that a change of course is needed or seek support. We can also refocus on our mission and let our heart take the lead. Giving up is a mindset, not a characteristic. Making a smooth transition into a new venture is where I can step in as a life coach and give you the support you need. I can help assess your situation and develop a plan with you to get you moving in the right direction. Allowing someone experienced in business expansion and entrepreneurship to guide you can help you avoid common mistakes and align your plan for the highest degree of success. I can help you stay on track, reach for higher goals, and gain the confidence you need to go even further with your business or career.
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