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If it Doesn't Challenge You...

August 1, 2017
If it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you.

...It Doesn't Change You

The idea of change can be scary, let alone going through the change itself.  We don't like being shoved or even invited outside our comfort zone.  The chance that we'll feel scared, uncomfortable, pained, etc. can keep us firmly rooted in our current habits.  But recently, a client had the perfect response for moving into an uncomfortable, new behavior:  "So what."  We've all been scared, uncomfortable and pained in the past, and we survived.  Whoever said that life was about being comfortable all the time anyway? Maybe life is about experiencing new and challenging things to keep us growing and evolving.

"You don't fear change.  You fear the unknown.  If you knew the future would be great, you'd welcome the change to get there.  Well, the future IS great.  Proceed."   -Joe Vitale

If you know that you struggle with change, here are some thoughts about why we love our comfort zone and some information that can help you embrace change, or at least not run in the opposite direction when it shows up!

Here is the question: 

What current challenge can you approach with a 'so what' attitude?