It’s hard to believe that we’re into the third week of September!  Summer’s ending and the Holiday Craze will soon begin.  But for now, let’s get back to our focus on ‘Comfort Zones’ and how we can keep them from restricting our progress as we seek our goals and dreams.

This week my wife and I have been catching up on a few shows that we like on Fox.  One of them is called Kitchen Nightmares with World renowned chef Gordon Ramsey.  The premise of the show is to take poorly run restaurants and watch Ramsey swoop in and save the day.  But he doesn’t do this with kid gloves, but instead he hits things head on.  He’s more like a drill sergeant than a chef. Read more »

This month we will be focusing our attention on our comfort zones.  I want us to really take an honest look at what and how strong they are.

First, let me start by stating that I believe that comfort zones are a great thing and essential to good health.  We all need these ‘places’ to unwind and escape.  What I am concerned with are those areas in our life that are holding us back and keeping us from meeting our goals (or from even setting them).  I am talking about those things that we just can’t seem to get ourselves to do because we are either afraid, lazy, unmotivated, etc…  Maybe it’s the fear of meeting new people that is keeping you from making the contacts that you need to help take that next step in your job or business.  Maybe you want to get into shape but you don’t exercise because it’s ‘too hard’.  Or maybe you’ve always wanted to see certain places in the World but you just can’t seem to get in gear and make it happen. Read more »

Here at MotivateThyself.com I am all about helping you pursue your goals and your dreams.  But this is hard to do if you are stuck in your comfort zone.  If you always stay within these boundaries you will never truly know all that is possible.

Here is a list of some of the things you can do to knock you out of your comfort zone and breaek the boundaries that are keeping you from reaching your goals.

1-Change up your routine.

I have already posted about the importance of having a routine.  But sometimes it’s good to break it once in a while to keep from getting too comfortable.  So pick a day to change things up and experience something new.

2-Meet a neighbor.

A great way to get out of your comfort zone while building relationships is to pick a house in your neighborhood and go knock on the door.  If someone answers you can just say that you wanted to meet some of the nice people living in your neighborhood.  If no one answers you can just go to the next house and try again.  (If you live in the country and have no neighbors just think of other ways to meet new people while stepping out of your comfort zone.) Read more »