For the majority of the time that I have been alive, I have always stayed inside my comfort zone. I just felt comfortable there, and I wasn't one who wanted to try branching outside of my comfort zone and fail or make a fool out of myself, which would make then make me feel terrible and retreat back into the familiarity of my comfort zone. There are so many shy girls and boys like me out there in the world today. And when we are shy, we tend to stay in our comfort zones, which therefore leads to not socializing with others, keeping to ourselves, and being really quiet overall. However, this summer I decided to make a change in my own life. This change was to be more outgoing and social.
This summer I decided to try new things; hence, I wanted to become more social, have new experiences, and overall put myself out of my comfort zone. In high school I was never one to go out to a lot of social events, and instead I preferred to stay inside and watch Netflix or read a book. But this summer I decided to go out a lot more with friends, rekindle the friendships I had neglected for far too long, and take advantage of all life has to offer. To be honest, I was scared to go outside of my comfort zone; I had been living in a world filled with so much comfort and satisfaction that the thought of going outside of my comfort zone and trying new things terrified me. However, I had made a pact to myself, and I decided to face my fear and take it head on.
The result of going outside of my comfort zone and trying new things? The absolutely best outcome possible! I gained so many new experiences, created so many memorable moments with friends, and most importantly, I really enjoyed the time I spent out of the house. I had chosen to stay cooped up in my house for so long that I had been missing all that goes on outside in the world. Due to me going outside of my comfort zone, I got to go to concerts, have late night chats with my friends eating frozen yogurt or jamming to music, and experience things I would have declined to do in the past. And this ability to face my fear and get past it and step out of my comfort zone gives me a joyful, satisfying feeling that is unlike any other.
So, if any of you are shy like me, and are hesitant to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things, I highly recommend trying it. You don't have to leap outside of your comfort zone and try something ridiculously crazy. Take baby steps. For example, if your friends invite you shopping and you would normally decline the offer and stay inside your house, try to accept the offer and go shopping with them. You will probably even have fun having a cute outing with your friends! Taking little steps like that will help you step out into the world and step out of your comfort zone. Yes, it is scary thinking about trying new things and putting yourself out there. But trust me, based on personal experience, facing this fear and trying new things is completely worth it. By stepping outside of your comfort zone, you will gain new experiences, meet new people, and have a more positive outlook on your life as a whole.
This summer I decided to try new things; hence, I wanted to become more social, have new experiences, and overall put myself out of my comfort zone. In high school I was never one to go out to a lot of social events, and instead I preferred to stay inside and watch Netflix or read a book. But this summer I decided to go out a lot more with friends, rekindle the friendships I had neglected for far too long, and take advantage of all life has to offer. To be honest, I was scared to go outside of my comfort zone; I had been living in a world filled with so much comfort and satisfaction that the thought of going outside of my comfort zone and trying new things terrified me. However, I had made a pact to myself, and I decided to face my fear and take it head on.
The result of going outside of my comfort zone and trying new things? The absolutely best outcome possible! I gained so many new experiences, created so many memorable moments with friends, and most importantly, I really enjoyed the time I spent out of the house. I had chosen to stay cooped up in my house for so long that I had been missing all that goes on outside in the world. Due to me going outside of my comfort zone, I got to go to concerts, have late night chats with my friends eating frozen yogurt or jamming to music, and experience things I would have declined to do in the past. And this ability to face my fear and get past it and step out of my comfort zone gives me a joyful, satisfying feeling that is unlike any other.
So, if any of you are shy like me, and are hesitant to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things, I highly recommend trying it. You don't have to leap outside of your comfort zone and try something ridiculously crazy. Take baby steps. For example, if your friends invite you shopping and you would normally decline the offer and stay inside your house, try to accept the offer and go shopping with them. You will probably even have fun having a cute outing with your friends! Taking little steps like that will help you step out into the world and step out of your comfort zone. Yes, it is scary thinking about trying new things and putting yourself out there. But trust me, based on personal experience, facing this fear and trying new things is completely worth it. By stepping outside of your comfort zone, you will gain new experiences, meet new people, and have a more positive outlook on your life as a whole.
