Will you try new things out of your comfort zone?
By korki4
@korki4 (263)
Philippines
July 20, 2009 9:40am CST
Well last night witch i thought i would never ever in my life could think to try was dancing ever since i was a kid i was always energetic and is sports-minded,. from time to time i see people dance and would just watch them and not join because i know i cant dance like those people who are really good.. and last week i got into a really deep thought i was mourning about MJ's death and thought about thing why i really idolized him it was because his dancing, get captivated when i see him dance on his music videos and would get jealous that i couldn't do what he can do and so i made up my mind that i would try it and joined a dance class even though it was out of my comfort zone and my movements were not that nimble to really dance good., and it was fun the people there was always guiding me...
Have you ever tried doing things out of your comfort zone/familiar environment? if you did what was it? if no, why? ;}
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12 responses
@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
20 Jul 09
Hey congratulations, korki4! How great that you decided to go to that dance class! It's good for us, I think, to branch out and try new things. It's too easy to get "stuck" in our comfort zone. One time I can think of specifically for myself was when I started horseback riding lessons. I had always dreamed of riding horses but had never had the opportunity because it was far too expensive and, growing up, my parents could not afford such things. When I was in my mid-30s, a friend of my mom's mentioned one day that she was wanting to take riding lessons but didn't want to go alone. My mom suggested she call me. I thought about it and was nervous! But, I looked up stables online and did some research and finally called her back and said, "Let's go!" I can't describe how amazing it felt the very first time I got into the saddle. It didn't matter to me a bit that I was nervous... by that time I was just excited to learn 
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@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
20 Jul 09
I really think that we're conditioned to believe that if we can't do something well, we shouldn't do it at all... and that's just soooo untrue. I think the fear of making a fool of ourselves also stops us from trying the things we really want to try. Sometimes, I think we should take a lesson from children - they just throw themselves into everything with glee and abandon. I'm glad you had a fun time! Keep it up! 
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@anotherxidentity (1434)
• United States
20 Jul 09
For me I use to be a really hard worker when placed in a group atmosphere and even though I would know answers and know what to do I would hate speaking up and becoming the leader. I think once I got into high school I slowly built more self esteem and really just got tired of people making stupid decisions so I learned to step up and become and leader. So it was something new that I tried but instead of just saying I can't do it, it was just I didn't feel comfortable. But I think with most issues, it is all based around self esteem.
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@korki4 (263)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Yeh, self-esteem can really hurt you on doing the things you want because we'll always be afraid of what will we look like after we had done this and just made a fool out of yourself., we are afraid of not taking any chances because of this ..
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@chillpill90 (1936)
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20 Jul 09
i dont really have a comfort zone. i do anything that appeals to me. i hate thinking that i wont do something because i dont know what will happen thats what life is al about learning things.
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@substance (585)
• India
20 Jul 09
I guess most people have a comfort zone. Well!i suppose i also do but i like being free doing what i want and don't like to bother about what people thinks about me.
hey!! Learning how to dance seems mighty fun. I do dance sometimes but I guess i will be more confident if i knew it well too.
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@korki4 (263)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
I guess it help when the class if full of people who are kind enough to teach and not judge you if you dont know how to do it ;} i took a chance and i got a great deal from it^^ i have great classmates that teaches me how to do this and that without giving me the look of disappointment..
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@koalapenguin (2707)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
Hi there korki!Ü
I have done a lot of things out of my comfort zone. Because i believe that if you really really want to achieve something, you have the will and the determination to go for it. As for your passion, i think you should go for it. I too, dreamed of becoming a hip hop dancer but i just can't. I am very slow in memorizing steps. When i was in high school, i joined my classmates to perform in a certain program. I really tried my best to memorize the steps and gave my best on the dance floor. I have to be honest that it was not perfect, i admit i made a few mistakes or wrong moves but deep inside, the fulfillment of achieving something is more powerful and what i have done is very rewarding. I gained new friends and experienced a lot from what i have done. So better reach your dream. Never be afraid to take risks!
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@oyeniyi (111)
• United States
21 Jul 09
well,trying new thing is something i cherish all my life,bcos as long as i live i will continue to learn new things every day.i diayscover new thing for my self today.
@cloud_kicker_32 (4635)
• United States
21 Jul 09
hey theer korki..and yes yess i love trying anything out of my confort zone..well mostly anything..i hate heights and refuse to do anything with heights..well for now i guess..anywho..i have tried lots of diff food..sushi being one..hated it..but cooked sushi kicks a$$ lol..dont ask they have it at this rest by me..i have scuba dived..which took me a long time to be able to make myself breath under water let alone 100feet or more under..that was deff cool when i got there too! and i have traveled with a friend..across the country..even though far away driving scares me..in the end it was all worth the stress lol!
@nitu1952 (286)
• India
20 Jul 09
yes i would try new things out of my comfort zone. as if in our life there is routine work then there is no enjoyment in our life. in past i dont't spent time with my friends, as i had never ever seen the late night parties but to enjoy life i would start all activities which i not tajken in the past.
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@korki4 (263)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
My sister is like that, i dont see her going out with her friends but she like doing outdoor activities(she especially wants to go bungee jumping which where i draw the line., i'm still scared) even if she's alone but most of the time we accompany her because we're a little bit outdoorsy too ;]
@AlleyZhou (11)
• China
21 Jul 09
Hey korki4, your topic is quite good and reminds me of the movie "Yes Man" (the leading actor is Jim Carrey) I watched serveral weeks ago. It's about how a man walks out of his comfort zone, tries many new things and makes his life more interesting. I love this movie as it changed my mind. I'm a routinist. But from now on I'm trying to change my life. Our life is colorful, why not try new things during our limited life time? People need fresh air! The world is changing every second and we should accept it optimistically.
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@Beshaxy (21)
• United States
21 Jul 09
For some people (include me) go out of a comfort zone might hard.
Not impossible,but hard to do.
Before starting new thing, my mind really scare me with any thing irrasional.
What if...,what if..., bla bla.
But i believe when we passed it, we will got the joy.
And i succed to beat my negative mind to do new thing mostly.
With an extra energy of course.
And you passed it.Congrats.
