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Learning to leave my Comfort Zone

June 3rd, 2006 at 02:37 pm

This seems to be my theme for the moment. Sorry I can't remember who, but someone else recently wrote about how things don't seem so difficult once they become a routine. It's so true.

There's the "utilitarian walking" thing. I feel funny about doing it, so I don't do it. If I'm going to do it, I'll just have to deal with feeling uncomfortable about it at first.

There's coloring my own hair. I haven't done it enough to make it routine. But millions of women do it; it shouldn't be that big a deal, once I get used to it.

There's the elections job. I've never done it before, and there's a lot to remember. I almost didn't call in to get my assignment because, well, because I'm a chicken! But I do want to try it, and it pays $200, so I'm going to push through the zone and do it.

There's the Suzuki test drive, where I'll have to go to the same pushy dealership I went six months ago for a previous test drive. For $50 I'll screw up my courage and give it a try.

I feel funny about shopping at Goodwill for clothes, and I dread the long drive. But I really ought to go, if I want to spend less on clothes this year.

The biggie is home improvement. I've kept putting off lots of stuff until we have the money to hire someone for this or that. But it doesn't look like we'll have much extra money for that for the forseeable future. Maybe it's time to move out of my comfort zone and try doing more things myself. I wonder if I can coat the driveway myself.

The only thing I have to fear, is fear itself.

Posted in Mindset | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Learning to leave my Comfort Zone”

  1. contrary1 Says:
    June 3rd, 2006 at 02:55 pm 1149346533
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    You've got a long list...................but, I think you can do it, one at a time.

    In my experience, when I have a road block for some reason.........once I get past it, do the task........I then wonder WHY for heavens sake did it take me so long!!!

  2. Thrifty Ray Says:
    June 3rd, 2006 at 03:06 pm 1149347168
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    Nothing ventured....

    I struggle with that comfort zone too. Especially when trying new things. ...but it sounds like your are doing a great mental rev-up in preparation for that all-important first step! Good for you...YOU CAN DO IT! (and you will be happy you did, once you're done!!!)

  3. MsSuperSaver Says:
    June 3rd, 2006 at 11:21 pm 1149376913
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    Have you thought about including friends in these activities? A friend can join you for a walk, color your hair (or at least stand by with a critical eye while you do it yourself), help you stand strong against the pushy car dealer and go rummaging through Goodwill with you. You can easily do these things alone but taking a friend along makes the adventure more memorable (I'm sure your firend will have lots to reminisce about after your first hair coloring job...mine sure did!). Also friends can help you get some home improvement jobs done...you can even agree that everyone will work on your project first then another friends project then another. Good luck!

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