Comfort Zone Expansion Project

One of the reasons that I became so involved with the sport of triathlon was the fact that it gave me an opportunity to expand my comfort zone dramatically. Not that I had a small one to begin with, but I always felt the need to keep growing mine. I feel it’s always a good thing when one can expand their area of comfort, and broaden their horizons and boundaries. I tend to get restless if too much time goes by without pushing the envelope a little bit. When people stagnate in a place that hasn’t been challenged, a sense of complacency sets in and you lose your sense of …. something.

When you push yourself beyond your current barriers, (whether they are self imposed or otherwise) you experience a greater sense of accomplishment and reward and with that a greater sense of confidence.  Simply put; the greater the risk, the greater the reward. But the beauty is that the sense of improved self confidence carries through to all aspects of life. But if triathlon or sports in general are not your thing, there are still a gazillion ways to expand your comfort zone. I have seen so many people completely turn their lives around simply by taking a leap of faith and trying something a little different, little bold, and a little scary.

So give it a shot. Register for that race. Sign up for that yoga class…. Or painting class. Take music lessons at the age of 50. Skydive. Backpack or bicycle to a place you’ve always wanted to go. Buy that convertible. Call that long lost friend. Call winners on the toughest court on the playground. Do something that serves as a wakeup call to stimulate you and remind you that you are alive. And should you fail, take a moment and assess what went wrong, make the necessary adjustments …. AND TRY IT AGAIN.