Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Well wolfie, my sweet:). You know i took the jump too. Since I moved to Arizona the first of August, I have gotten on medical. I have made friends and joined a few organizions. I have got a library card and had much fun with that. I have done some mystery shops. I got a reduced fare bus pass so i can anywhere I want. I'm no longer trapped at home because of no money and the bad weeather. THE SUN ALWAYS SHINES!! I AM happier here then I have been for a long time. And last but not least. Yesterday, I GOT A JOB!! It pays really well too. My next objective which I will succeed at is getting my own apartment. Wolfie just think positive and look at all the good things that happen to you. I wish you luck and my love. XXXXX

I did it when I left my ex and it was so hard because I was penniless and with nothing and not even my confidence and self esteem in tact..Two years on I am still battling away but I have regained my confidence a bit and started my own buainess Jem Invest and am also a team leader in the Berry Tree..I have met wonderful people and although times are still a bit tough I am glad I was able to do what I had to do but it was kinda scary..that and meeting my Present Beloved, flying all the way to the U.S to meet him!

Hi Wolfie, have you ever considered that sometimes we are forced to move out of our comfort zone because it is what is making us ill. And isn't life about living, rather then a feather nest. Yes we protect children, but we try to raise them as adults, and being an adult is all about making decisions and living with the consequences. But no matter what happens, unless you really need to see if you can fly off a tall building. We learn, and when we can keep the lesson and forget the disaster that taught us the lesson, we no longer need a comfort zone, we have an open, willing mind

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Life certainly is what you make it, Wolfie34. And being trapped in a comfort zone disables one from making their life wonderful. Many people live far below their potential, and I think that is tragic. They get stuck in a huge rut and squander their true potential.

At one time or another, everybody gets stuck in a comfort zone. I personally can attest to that. But there is so much truth contained in the old saw, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." We have to be willing to be uncomfortable (and possibly deal with a lot of pain) in order to free ourselves of the shackles of the comfort zone and be all we can be.

So glad that you're back, wolfie. Yes, I have had the desire to step outside my comfort zone a few times. I still get the urge now and then. When I made the move to where I am now it took a giant leap of faith. That was five and a half years ago. I really came into my own since then(although I still am not where I would like to be). I did, however, learn that I could once again be independent. That was a big step for me. It was the first time I have lived completely alone since I was sixteen years old. It is a good thing that you are doing. I wish only the best for you.

I guess you could say that I'm taking that leap of faith, believing in myself. I am currently out of my comfort zone. This is actually the first time I have been away from home sweet home in a long while. At my age, it's still been hard, especially for my parents, in letting me go, in seeing me fly with my own wings. I got to admit, I was a bit nervous at first. Now, I feel revitalized, like it is a start of a new chapter in my life. My independence is kicking in and knowing that I can make it gives me more uplift feelings about my self and life in whole. My family is happy and at ease with the comforting thought that I am doing a-okay:-)

Hmmm... yeah I understand and I experience taht also. When my husband had another woman, I felt really ad about it but decided not to move out because its the family I ever dream to have... the security and assurance taht it brings to me made me stay. But after two years I decided that it no longer bring comfort to me, though I may say that I am financially secure to him and my kids but something tells me that there would be a better life ahead than being the martyr wife. That another year in that kind of situation make me oose my self respect and the respect of my kids. So I decided to move on with my life... without him. And you are right that it was scary. I spend so many nights... just thinking if I could really make it.
Right now, I know that I made the right decision. I gain back my self respect and my worth as a person and as a woman. Now, when I look back upon it, I just look back at it with a smile... and realize that no matter what happen, life goes on and on and we ust have to be firm with it. We cant stay frighten for changes for life. Sometimes we have to move on with our life in order to succeed and be happy. Life is too short, just to waste being afraid...to try... for the things taht we know could probably give us a better life.

OMG! wolfie sweet heart, it's sooo good to hear from you! I was thinking you were only going to be online on Tues. and I missed you the other day. I have really missed you!
Yes wolfie, I have taken a big leap and changed my life! I took 6 kids and moved 200 miles away from my hometown. It was hard on me and the kids for a while... but it is the best thing I ever did in my life. I would not be here talking to you if things hadn't went down the path I've taken.
And you are so right about life is what you make it...
My (late) Grandmother aways said "If you don't like something in your life, change it!"
I agree! YOU take care & write!

Well Sweetie I did when I moved here and 3 1/2 hours away from my Kids
I had to as the Darlings all thought they had to live their Life round me and I did not want that they have their own Life to live but also I live closer now to my Lovely Man
It was very hard at first as I missed the Kids badly I still miss them now but they have their Life to live and I am closer to the Man I love
You will be Fine Sweetheart you know that you will and we will all stay behind you and wait for you to return
Love and a Big Hug to you x

i guess it depends on who depends on you. I have a family, and i would never compromise our lives to chase the unknown. If money was not an issue, I would gladly pick them up and take them on the road. and we would travel and we would never stay in one place to long. It's a good way to live. I just couldn't do it to them right now, because we couldn't afford the gas and the giant r.v to do this with. but I would like to one day make that leap and get out of this comfort zone i am in.