Overcoming Fear: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Have you seen that quote, "Do something that scares you every day"?

I thought about some of my fears.

Driving on icy roads.

Snakes.

Walking in dark alleys at night.

That’s a hard no.

I’m not to doing something everyday that scares me.

I didn't give it another thought.

Until recently.

I decided a few weeks ago, “I’m going to stop not doing things because I’m scared.”

I know the wording sounds wonky, but that’s seriously how it formed in my brain.

I asked for what I wanted, even though I feared rejection.

I said no, rather than agreeing just to please others.

I actively pursued opportunities that made me nervous.

And you know what?

Only good things happened.

None of the things I feared.

Intrigued by the quote, I decided to investigate its origin.

It was Eleanor Roosevelt who uttered these words.

Turns out she wasn't suggesting the scary things I had thought of.

Instead, her message is meant to encourage us to step out of our comfort zones and break free from the daily routines our Mean Girl tends to keep us in.

What's that one thing you've been wanting to pursue, but fear has held you back?

It's time to do it.

If you need a nudge or some encouragement, I’m here to help.