Are you tired of feeling stuck in your comfort zone and want to challenge yourself more? Do you have goals and dreams that you are chasing but feel unable to break through your fears? Do you ever question how to unlock your coverage over your comfort? If so, it may be time to take a step toward courage.

What is courage?

Courage, as Martin Luther King Jr, observed is the “𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫”. Who stood up for what he believed in, despite facing threats to his life” but for most of us, courage is something a little less bold. We often refer to courage as the ability to challenge our comfort zone, pushing ourselves to take risks in life in the face of doubts.

The benefits of choosing courage over comfort

There are numerous benefits to choosing courage. By choosing courage, we are taking a step towards growth, both personally and professionally. It helps us to develop new skills, foster self-confidence, increase our resilience and deepen our understanding of ourselves. When we choose to move out of our comfort zone, we open ourselves up to new experiences, opportunities, and perspectives. We are more creative, curious, spontaneous, and experimental. We become more open to feedback, criticism, and change. This intentional choice can unlock the full potential of who we are and what we can achieve.

The most courageous step I took was leaving my corporate world comfort to do soul searching. In doing so, it has allowed me to be more daring and take on challenges I would have otherwise shied away from. I learned to take risks and build greater confidence in my decisions to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and doing. I became more creative, resilient, and open to new ideas and see the world from a different perspective which help me to develop a deeper understanding of the world around me. My courage has enabled me to turn my fear into power, my weakness into my strength, and my self-doubt into self-belief. I have become a better leader and a more compassionate person and because of that, I have had more success in my life.

How to choose courage over comfort?

Have you been feeling like your life is stuck in a rut and you’d like to make a change, but something is holding you back? Perhaps you’re stuck in a job you don’t enjoy, or you’re not taking the risks you need to make the progress you want.

Choosing courage over comfort is a choice that many people struggle with. It can be a fearful decision to make, but it can also be one of the most rewarding choices you make. Courage is the act of doing something difficult or being willing to take risks, even when you fear failure. Comfort is the act of avoiding risks and staying within your comfort zone. By choosing courage over comfort, you are taking control of your life and setting yourself up for success.

Sometimes, the only courage we need is to find the imperfect courage that we need to get up and chase our dreams head-on.

It is important to value our own worth: Recognizing that standard is subjective, learn to reconsider the labels you attached yourself and to others. Whatever your imperfections, remember there is a culture that values these traits. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to life.

Accepting your vulnerabilities: We all have parts of ourselves that contain our fears and anxieties; I shared the same experience when I kept my poverty and traumatized background for years before I broke the courage to open up. It’s never easy to reveal our vulnerabilities, but it could be a life-changer. When we share those parts that we can genuinely connect with others, we invite support, empathy, and compassion and build truly meaningful relationships. For me, I open up the door to help others to recognize there are possibilities regardless of their adversity.

Just because we can’t bring the biggest impact from our work to the world, don’t let that stop you from doing something: There are many problems in the world, and it can seem impossible to solve the world problems, so we stay focused on our immediate surroundings – our work, friends, and family. Remember that even small actions can have a big impact.

Prioritized sustainable long-term efforts over short terms results: You can’t always be available for others; eventually, you will burn out. It’s essential to dedicate time to taking care of yourself. Affirm yourself that you don’t need to be the thinner, harder worker, a better mom/dad, or anything else except be you, right there and right then. It will help remind you of your value. You can’t take care of or contribute to others when you aren’t caring for yourself.

If we find the courage and step scared but hopeful out into the world, tremendous opportunities await. Stop letting fear keep you on the sidelines, and embrace your courage today. You don’t have to turn the world upside down; think about how you could make a small adjustment to your current life that would bring you a more meaningful, happier, and healthier life.