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Wow, this past 18 months has been a year of massive growth and learning! One of the things I've committed to is stepping into my DISCOMFORT Zone, so I've been saying YES to new things!
In the past 6 months I've fallen in love with cycling, tried Zumba, eaten (and enjoyed) raw and grilled oysters, earned my health coaching certification, and learned to play pickleball!
Your brain's job is to keep you SAFE and when you step into the unfamiliar, it's uncomfortable at first, precisely BECAUSE it's unfamiliar. Your brain wants you to stay in FAMILIAR territory, which is why you have to deliberately choose to stay in a new situation -- against your natural inclination to withdraw -- if you want to learn and grow.
Although I haven't fallen in love with every one of the new things I've tried so far, each experience has taught me something about myself.
Plus, I learned I DO like oysters, pickleball, health coaching and cycling! But more importantly, I learned to lean into the habit of saying YES to new things that seem difficult, even if I'm not sure if I'll enjoy them. Embracing discomfort keeps my brain in a growth process, helps overcome the fear of the unfamiliar, and makes me a more well-rounded person.
What have you done this year that's new, different or unfamiliar that required you to step into your discomfort zone?
#SelfMastery #Change #Growth #Adventure
I pride myself on being authentic on social media. Nothing in my social channels is fake or polished. However, being authentic doesn't mean I've shared everything publicly.
Those who know me well, know I tend to not talk about my challenges, because I strive to be a positive person. I'm just not a complainer. Buuuuut... it's going to be obvious that things have changed, so it's time for me to fill you in.
Whatever challenges you faced in 2020, and continue to face, I acknowledge and honor. In no way do I think my problems are the worst imaginable ... we all have our own unique set of circumstances and challenges, and all are valid. ❤
In looking at my own 2020 Cosmic Tally Board, I'm down one marriage, two houses, one business and a car.
HOWEVER, I'm also UP one Honda minivan and I'm taking that bad boy on the road for the next 12 to 18 months. I'm on The Healing Road, and that's why I built this community.
I believe we're all on a journey of growth and healing, so I created this community to ...
Things I’ve done for the first time this year
Stacking wins... hell yeah.
Went on the road and lived nomadically
Fell in love with pickle ball
Tried Zumba for the first time (I didn’t like it but I was proud of myself for trying it)
Ate grilled oysters and raw oysters
Fell in love with baked squash
Bought a road bike and began cycling with those scary clip-in shoes
Threw knives and stars this year
Started a monthly self-mastery zoom call
Recorded my first masterclass on building habits
Ran my first Clubhouse room
Joined a 10 month structured coaching program
I'm now keeping a separate journal for anything else that I try for the first time.
Branch out. Try things. Take a chance. What's the worst that can happen and what's the BEST that can happen?
My whole life I never liked squash or sweet potatoes.. Imagine my surprise when I discovered recently that I really do like them! I've added kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash to my shopping lists and I couldn't be happier
I'm not sure if it's the change in my diet the last few years or simply the fact that as we get older our palate changes but I am absolutely delighted! The great news about squash is they are a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes so you can have them on a low carb way of eating! Especially if you have them plain with just salt and pepper.
Here's to branching out in all the ways!
