You may try to dodge discomfort at every turn in life, but you can’t outrun it forever. So why not try to embrace it instead? Have you ever felt regret over not taking a chance? That was your comfort zone holding you back out of fear of discomfort. Challenging yourself is one of the bestContinue reading “Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness”
Category Archives: Limiting Belief
Yoga for personal growth?
The fundamental teachings of yoga are based on the practice of being uncomfortable, which is a powerful lesson we can all benefit from. We’re wired to take the path of least resistance. But what if you made a conscious effort to take the difficult route? Think of your comfort zone as a form of attachment.Continue reading “Yoga for personal growth?”
Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone
If you’re ready to take steps away from your comfort zone, here are some tips that can help. Take nothing for granted. Be grateful for even the dark and difficult times life throws at you. In his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John’s eight law is The Law of Pain: Good Management of BadContinue reading “Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone”
Is your comfort zone holding you back?
A comfort zone can be both encouraging and confining, both encouraging composure and calm, and inhibiting growth. For these reasons, it’s important to find a balance between remaining comfortable and testing the waters of new experiences. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of living in your comfort zone—first, the advantages. Remaining in your comfort zoneContinue reading “Is your comfort zone holding you back?”
What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?
Essentially, a comfort zone is a state of mind. We all have different mindsets in which we feel at ease. Our comfort zone serves a fundamental purpose, protection. Comfort zones keep people safe and encourage caution when caution is due. Having a comfort zone is what has helped humans survive as a race for asContinue reading “What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?”
Generational Differences in the Workplace
A leader with a fixed mindset will find themselves struggling with high turnover or disengaged or burnt out employees. They will see the cause of the problem as outside of themselves, and therefore not seek a solution, blaming “this generation” for being lazy and entitled.
A leader must dig deeper to take responsibility. This is why personal and professional development is vital in any leadership role. Leaders must learn to expand their views to understand and value the views of their employees. If they don’t, their employees will go find a leader who will.
How much do you Know?
When I was working in tax I remember my supervisor telling me to always go back and review even the things you know you put in, just in case. Because tax return preparation can be repetitive and the mortgage statement you absolutely remember putting in might have been on a different return or maybe youContinue reading “How much do you Know?”
Transformation I/V: Habits
This week my friend and fellow JMT Coach, Julian, asked me to do a Live Zoom interview to share some of my story. It was certainly a FFT [F*ing First Time] as Brene’ describes. I was clueless with the technology and discovered I say ‘like’ much more than I realized to fill voids. I steppedContinue reading “Transformation I/V: Habits”
Personal Growth Opportunities
If you’re following along on my story, you already know that committing to my own personal growth transformed my life: professionally and personally in health, relationships, and spirituality. Personal development books and processes helped me build resiliency in recovering from difficulties, including multiple pregnancy losses and a divorce, and embrace my ability to design andContinue reading “Personal Growth Opportunities”
Transformation: Meal Prep. My journey from “I can’t cook” to “What, like it’s hard?”
When I met my ex husband at 21, my dinner repertoire consisted of chicken breasts cooked on my George Foreman grill or baked tilapia with a frozen or canned vegetable and serving of boxed mashed potatoes. This was my dinner more often than not and I was content with it. Typically breakfasts consisted of pop-tarts,Continue reading “Transformation: Meal Prep. My journey from “I can’t cook” to “What, like it’s hard?””
Believe Grow Glow 