I was firmly in my comfort zone. Everything was very safe and familiar. I had lived in the same house for 12 years, I had run the same business for 10 years, and home life revolved around the kids and what activity or friends house they need taking to next. I was stagnating!
I signed up to the Polar Race to provide some challenge, experience some personal growth and learn some new and exciting things. I am now so far outside my comfort zone … I am petrified! My family and colleagues would probably say I am stressy!
Do I wish I had stayed where I was all warm and cozy? No! I am scared, but my fear of all things unknown from raising sponsorship to organising charitable events is far outweighed by the excitement and opportunities. Failure is not an option!
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3 Responses
Comment by Linda @Gotyourhandsfull
15 February, 2010 at 10:41 pm
My God, how amazing! Go you! In answer to your question on BMB – is comfy enough? Totally depends on the person, some people may feel that getting there is a tough journey in itself, I will be following your adventure with inerest…all the very best to you. xx
Comment by admin
19 February, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Thanks for your support. It does make this journey that bit easier knowing that people are there for you! x
Comment by Alex Petty
17 February, 2010 at 6:25 am
Feel the FEAR (False Expectations Appearing Real) and step away from your comfort zone – We are at our most creative here! You have two choices – go back to where you were before; or embrace the ‘new you’ and become more powerful than you ever thought possible.