Tips for Teens 3 Reasons to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone BY BRYCE JONES
Humans are creatures of habit. It’s normal to fall into a routine, which will be part of your comfort zone. It’s where you feel safe and content. You know what to expect and that you can handle it, because you’ve done it before. But, what if you dare to move outside of your comfort zone? Our fears, which keep us from venturing further, often are imaginary. Here are three reasons to step out of your comfort zone, which is the best way to try new things, and find out what you truly are made of.
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Make new friends.
Be yourself, and be open to meeting new people. If you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll find people who share the same interests. Join a new club at school, or sign up for a sport where you will be on a team. Say yes the next time someone invites you to go with them to try something new.
2. Experience new things.
The only way to know whether you enjoy something is to try it for yourself. The world is full of unique experiences that may be the perfect fit for you, but, in order to find them, you have to leave your comfort zone. Take a new class, such as art or acting, at school, or in your community. Look for new opportunities, even volunteering, that push you to experience new things.
3. Embrace personal growth.
When you leave your comfort zone, you challenge yourself to reach new heights. Whether you succeed or fail, the effort you put in will help you learn more about yourself. You will gain more confidence and expand your comfort zone. You will find out that you are more capable than you thought possible by seizing the opportunities that come your way. So, what are you waiting for? Take that first step to get out of your comfort zone. Meet new people, experience new things and grow as a person. Leaving your comfort zone may seem scary at first, but, once you do, you’ll see that you have very little to fear, and so much to gain.
Bryce Jones is a Woodstock High honors student who plays soccer and is involved in student government. He was a reporter for Scholastic Kids Press and a 2020 TEDx Speaker.
TOWNELAKER | October 2021
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