3 Reasons to Relish the Uncomfortable

Have you felt the sensation of drowning in an open sea? Feelings of terror when encountering the unknown? Extreme discomfort, as you are swept by the winds of change? The uncomfortable is a place visited by all, feared by many.

You get into a groove that works then life happens. We lose ourselves when things get out of control. Oftentimes, the unfamiliar or different makes us anxious.

The flow of change strikes fears in the hearts of those rattled by its cage. Like you, I have gone through a fair share but were it not for these growing pains, I wouldn’t be where I am today, and neither would you.

Many of the biggest disruptions in our lives are caused by trauma, illness, death, divorce, unemployment, or anything that shakes our foundation. Countless unanswered questions, make us feel confused and overwhelmed. Learning to manage the discomfort that follows is critical while we find our path to acceptance.

During the first half of my life, everything that brought discomfort was paralyzing. Confrontation, trying something new, and if a plan was derailed, I would completely fall apart! However, shifting my perspective, and understanding how these moments encourage growth and resilience has been life-changing.

So, next time you find yourself in the uncomfortable zone, ask yourself, “How can this help me evolve?” Yes, easier said than done but totally worth the work.

Consider the benefits of tackling discomfort:

• Learning to embrace the uncomfortable helps strengthen your ability to handle uncertainty.
• Significant mental and emotional growth happens when you push yourself beyond your limits, whether, it’s hiking up a huge mountain, doing something new, or making a decision that sparks change.
• These types of challenges offer an opportunity to make you better. Be more open-minded, and creative. It forces the hard questions that inspire you to connect with your inner self, too.

Is it scary, yes but don’t let fear control you. Our instinct as human beings is to listen to the negative whisper that tells us to turn away. Resist. Lean into the emotion that will test you in ways you can’t imagine, a place of pain but also, progress.

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