One of the things in life that makes me feel the absolute best is stepping outside my box. When I take chances, do things I have been afraid to do, or try to do things I have not thought I could do, I always feel so fantastic afterwards. Even if I fail, I feel stronger. My most memorable successes come from stepping outside my comfort zone. I believe this is true of most people.
I have gotten away from doing this and it shows. I think I became complacent and then apprehensive of rocking the boat. My life is so great in so many ways, and trust me I am beyond grateful for this but it does not mean that I should quit striving and growing because I'm scared of standing on unsteady ground again.
When I was younger I use to decide I wanted to do something and I'd just do it. That was before the days of family and responsibilities. Now, I talk talk talk about doing things and to never do them. I can talk myself in and out something ten times in one day, especially when it is something that I find intimidating. I use to get butterflies in my stomach at the thought of a big intimidating goal, now I a tightness of the chest. I have to say I liked the butterflies better.
Regardless of whether it's a tightness of the chest or butterflies in my stomach, it is still a sign that I'm about to step outside my box and onto unsteady ground and that is a good thing. So reality check- the anxiety in my chest, caused by a fear not just rocking the boat but sinking it completely is 100% irrational. That is why I have started stepping outside my box again. As I'm sure you have heard, the first step is always the hardest...so cliche but true. I have found the more I do it the easier it gets and the happier I get.
Tip your happy scale- step outside your box!
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