When was the Last Time you Tried Something New?
Want More Passion (Love of self, others, community), Purpose (Your calling, professionally and personally), and Play (Zest & Hope) in Your Life?
Get curious and ask…when was the last time you tried something new?
(Nerdy Squirrel Moment)
Our brain likes to predict (i.e. routines and habits) and will support our inner critic when you want to try something new by saying, “stay in your comfort zone,” “you can’t,” “you are not good enough,” “you are not smart enough,” “you have to be perfect”…etc.
Can you relate?
What if stepping outside our comfort zone is SO IMPORTANT for our growth and what we want to do, be, and create??!
The stretch zone is our optimal area for learning and development (just beyond our comfort zone).
In the stretch zone, challenges are motivating and we feel safe to improve skills. Our stretch zone can also assist us long term, too…via neuroplasticity.
Neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to form new neural connections, is key for learning, memory, recovery from injuries, and trauma.
It allows the brain to adapt to new experiences, heal after damage, and even improve cognitive functions throughout our life.
This adaptability contributes to psychological resilience by enabling individuals to develop coping mechanisms and effectively manage stress.
Y’all, I had the opportunity to try an introductory pottery class, today…I had so much fun trying something new!!
In the past, my inner critic would have won.
I am grateful I challenged myself to step beyond my comfort zone!
If you want to keep tinkering, playing, making messes, being curious, learning, and growing…then step outside your comfort zone!
What’s one small way you can try something new, today??
(Photo) Selva Terra Island Resort, Wellness Counseling Inc, GLOW Therapist Retreat, Pottery Class
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