Be Authentic and Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
- Carla Hugo
- Jan 26
- 2 min read
Imagine a circle around you, like a giant hula-hoop. Inside, you are safe. The color of the hoop around you is vibrant, and you feel good. This is your comfort zone, and you know just what to expect. There are few surprises, and life is predictable. When you live in your comfort zone, it is possible you will lose sight of your potential.
When you stay in your comfort zone, your daily routine is mastered and you stick to your schedule. You know just how to show up, depending upon the situation you encounter. You may find yourself living within your roles, including those at work, a parenting role, with friends and romantic partners. Take a moment to think about whether you are playing it safe in your roles. When you play it safe, are you avoiding rejection? Are you seeking approval? Are you experiencing inner conflict? Do you wonder, when you lay in bed at night, if you are living your life authentically?
You may feel pressure to show up as less than authentic in order to meet your need to fit-in, be liked and be accepted. What you don't know is how your life will look if you let your light shine, let your comfort zone expand, and be true to yourself.
The true you is not the one who automatically fulfills their roles. Like play-doh being pushed through the press, your roles force you to express yourself in a limited way. Allowing yourself to express your wisdom, your humor, and your creativity will lighten the burden of your roles because you will tap into your authenticity. Your unique and authentic self beckons you on the other side of your comfort zone. Your natural gifts and talents may not be utilized when your self-judgement holds you back.
If you take that hula-hoop for a spin, you will notice that it reaches out farther in certain spots.
Now is a great time for you to explore areas outside of your comfort zone that resonate with you being true to yourself. Where you desire more joy in your life is a great place to let the hula-hoop drop, and step over it. Take a baby step outside of your comfort zone and taste the freedom of being authentically you!
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