This week I have been struggling with a topic that would be relevant to this blog. Then it hit me, why not something that is relevant to everyone? Like stepping outside of your comfort zone, no matter in what context. What had me thinking about this? Well this year I have been pushing myself out of my comfort zone a lot in order to learn and grow as a person, an author, a professional. We have to step outside of our norm in order to grow. Yes it is scary and unsettling, but also exhilarating at the same time. That is what happens when you dream big and chase after them.
Take me for instance. This year I have already become a certified personal trainer. This was way out of my comfort zone. I had not studied for anything in a long time. I was so nervous the day of the test. But I passed with flying colors and have already taken some continuing education courses to further my knowledge. This experience has given me more confidence in myself. I feel great to have accomplished this when I thought it might be too hard for me. This has in turn helped me with my own workouts and I am feeling better physically than I have in a long time. I am in the process of getting my YouTube channel and website for training up and running and this too is scary but so exciting at the same time. Who knew that at this point in my life I would find a new passion and a new direction to travel in? This year I am also trying to push myself as an author. I am trying new genres, like science fiction. I am pushing for longer works, rather than staying in my comfort zone of being a novella queen. I am playing with the idea of releasing a book of poetry, something very personal and scary, but I think that it will benefit me to be scared of what I am releasing. All of this is scary for me, but I think this is what will take me to the next level as an author. So what are you dreaming about but are a little scared to try? What is the worst that will happen? Why not give it a try and see what happens, see what you learn in the process?
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