7+1 Reasons Why Do We Like Comfort Zones So Much - The comfort zone - success blocker no1 for women part 2

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May 15

Comfort Zones aren’t bad things. In fact, there’s quite a lot to recommend them. Consider these benefits of the Comfort Zone:

You Know What’s Expected

Being able to get through your day without a lot of uncertainty and doubt reduces a great deal of stress. There are no surprises in the Comfort Zone.

You Have Time to Learn New Things

It’s impossible to better yourself when you’re caught up in a whirlwind. A study in Stockholm in 2016 conclusively showed that we don’t retain new information well when stressed out or in chaotic situations. This means that being in the Comfort Zone is the ideal time to pick up a new skill, research new information, or even finish out a degree or gain a certification, better preparing yourself for when you’re next ready to challenge yourself.

Comfort Zones Give Room for Daydreams

Where do goals come from? We create them when we’re calm and relaxed. Comfort Zones are a great place to imagine a better future and create new goals. It’s here where your best planning happens.

You Give Your Body a Break

Sometimes when we’re rushed, we don’t always do what’s best for ourselves. Comfort Zones give you a chance to catch your breath, catch a proper meal and make up some sleep debt. Just being relaxed does wonders for your nervous system, reducing anxiety or stress.

You Have Time for a Social Life

When rushed, we don’t always take time for relationships. The Comfort Zone allows us to fully enjoy being around those we love without feeling like we have to rush through the interaction. Imagine having a conversation without distractions, focusing your full attention on the other person.

You Regain a Measure of Control

Finally, being in the Comfort Zone gives you a sense of having mastered whatever challenge you previously faced. You’re back at the helm, fully in charge of your life. This is something we all need once in a while.

Everything Seems Easier

In short, with a clear understanding of expectations, no real challenges, and nothing to upset what you’re doing, your daily life is stripped down to one of simplicity. There are no complications where there’s no change.

As you can see, it’s not only desirable to be within your Comfort Zone, it’s absolutely necessary to visit there now and again. We all need space to find ourselves again, to rest and recharge. Without time spent in your Comfort Zone, you will eventually burn out, mentally and physically.

Keep the balance

Usually, our lifes are not 100% comfortable or uncomfortable. Often, while you are comfortable in one area like e.g. your job, sometimes you nearly get overwhelmed in others, like e.g. your family – or vice versa. So, part of your life being comfortable helps you to keep balance with the uncomfortable parts.

Conclusion

After discovering, why we like being in the comfort zone so much next week we will dive into why and how The Comfort Zone is holding us back.

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