The fall season has arrived, and we look forward to welcoming the fresh, autumn days and the crisp colored leaves crunching at our feet. We love snuggling into our cozy woolly sweaters while we head out to the local fall fair. Honestly, who can resist savoring a pumpkin spiced latte while partaking in the absolute beauty of a brisk fall day? I personally look forward to this EVERY SINGLE YEAR! This season is all about change which can be found not only in nature’s colorful transformation but found deep within us.
Most of us create new changes in the fall season as it seems to be embedded in our psyche. This is due to deep-seated habits that were formed while we were very young. Every time a change occurs in our lives, we have the greatest opportunity to escape that dreaded ‘comfort zone’ so we can experience a new life and continue to grow and prosper.
Did I happen to mention that breaking out of a comfort zone can be difficult? Well it most certainly does as human beings tend to resist change. There seems to be an innate anxiety, a nervousness that takes place whenever we deviate from the norm, whether it is a child just starting their first day of school, a student beginning their academic studies, introducing a new relationship into your life, or an adult embarking on a brand-new career.
It is any situation that challenges us to do and be something more than we already are.
Our lives would become stagnant from a lack of growth otherwise. Sadly, many people decide to stay in that mould ALL their life. It takes determination and commitment to finally release the ‘familiar’ and a seemingly secure situation to embrace something bold and brand new.
People can go thru their entire lives never stepping out of their comfort zones and I believe they live to regret it. If you are afraid of change understand that fear is merely a mental obstacle that disappears the moment you decide to step forward. By doing so you’ll get in the habit of breaking thru those challenges and therefore can begin to easily adapt to future change. And, from my own experience the moment you do commit to change and wander out of that comfort zone I promise you it will become easier and that belief that says “you can’t do it” magically disappears.
I encourage you to take a step forward to experience the exhilaration of personal or professional growth. Go back to school or invest in yourself by studying personal development. Take a night school class, enjoy a new hobby or commit to an exercise routine that you have been putting off. The health and maintenance of your body is just as important as the development of your mind.
When you do decide to embrace change make a firm commitment and do it. The perfect time is NOW, this season! So, while you are contemplating that next big challenge enjoy a brisk walk out in the warmth of the fall sunshine & remember to pick up a pumpkin spiced latte to savor along the way. My newest book, How to Think and Succeed by Empowering your Mind teaches how to break out of comfort zones and defeating negative habit patterns.
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