Inkrement #2

I’ve always been a person who prefers to be in situations that provide comfort and security. The thought of doing anything I’m not familiar with sends my anxiety into overdrive. I feel like I do better with situations when I know what to expect. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to realize that all my routines and the safety net of what I know of the world could actually be hindering me from truly living my best life.

Stepping outside of your comfort zone is nerve-wracking. It means tackling your fears head on. Exploring what’s considered uncharted territory for you and taking a risk you never saw yourself doing is scary as hell. But the benefits are absolutely worth the effort. When we take a step out our comfort zone, it’s a challenge to learn something new, experience something different, and acquire a bit more knowledge. It allows us to expand our beliefs, understand certain behaviors, and gets us a little closer to reaching our goals.

As I’m writing this, I realize that I’m attempting to give myself a pep talk as I prepare to tackle the next chapter of my life as a single mother. It’s a life that I never imagined or wanted for myself, but I’m coming to terms that you have to expect the unexpected. I’m embracing the unknown and seeing where it takes me. The opportunities are unlimited.