Step out of your comfort Zone
We all have our comfort zones. Your home. Your office. The seat in the back right on the last row at Church. A certain restaurant you always go to. The same songs over and over again.
Might be a group of friends that has been the same since high school. That favorite uncle you always play golf with on Saturday morning.
Whatever it is, we need to be leaders who take risks. And step out of our comfort zones. On a regular basis. This can be incredibly big life decisions, but many times it may just be a small decisions, or a small change in our usual routine, that can provide the momentum we need to consistently Step Out of our Comfort Zones.
Reality is, most of us by nature enjoy the same old routine, the luxury of the known, the safety of the convenient. Ultimately, it takes extra effort to step out, but if we’re not risking and pushing ourselves out of the normal and routine, then we can’t expect others around us who we lead to do the same.
Here are a few examples to get you thinking on how you can this week step out of your comfort zone.
1. attend a weekend service of a completely different religion than your own.
2. visit a local homeless shelter or soup ktichen.
3. walk somewhere instead of driving. Or ride a bike.
4. leave the TV off for one week straight.
5. read a book and download a song that you never would have before.
6. Call an old friend and get reacquainted.
7. Ask your neighbors how you can help them.
8. Take someone to lunch from your office who you’ve never had a conversation with before.
9. Go fishing, hunting, camping, or hiking. The key is outside.
10. Visit your local police station and fire department and take them food.
What are other simple ideas that help you step out of your comfort zone?
love this! You’re so right! I volunteered at a Women’s Resource Fair this past weekend, and it was so eye opening, and totally out of my comfort zone!
I look forward to trying
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Thanks for the suggestions!!!!
How about praying with your spouse everyday for 7 days straight?! It shouldn’t be that awkward yet sometimes it is…
Also, Tuesday, April 5th is One Day Without Shoes. Maybe try going without shoes and bring some awareness to this worldwide need?! Check out onedaywithoutshoes.com
Great post Brad!
good thoughts Rob! and great recommendation on the One Day without Shoes. big fans of TOMS and Blake.
I step out of my comfort zone by listening to creative music that is different than the music I create. I also read books that are not directly related to what I do. Always keeps things fresh and gives me a wider perspective.