You’ve heard people say you need to get out of your comfort zone, right? You need to stretch yourself, they say. It’ll be good for you.
Well, I'm trying to expand my comfort zone- I tend to like my comfort zone and can easily find myself doing the same things over and over.
I've picked 4 areas where I'm working on.
First one Strength-
Since July - Heidi has been working with me....building my strength. I'm an old bird ....so I know...much time is required. (smile) Things are coming around....slow and steady. I wanted this "exercise" to be about strength...not so much weight....but I will take it when it comes. I do feel much stronger and I've lost 9 inches. Happy Day
To Stretch-
This next one is not about "exercise".....but about stretching me creatively!
Okay here goes- from the beginning of our marriage I've always looked for ways to be creative- trying new things....spending hours at the library researching a topic I wanted to learn more about. ( this was before internet...I know....I'm a dinosaur) Taking classes, learning from my Relief Society sister, etc. etc.
Each year I've tried to learn something new.
A couple weeks ago I was talking to Dan about this Academy that was offering a creative and editorial styling class in Dordogne, France.
(a class offered by Heather Bullard editor for Country Living Magazine)
and before I even finished telling him about it....he said you should do this! Say, what? I wasn't even going to explore that question.
But okay....I can do this.....and right there and then....doubt starting coming in... with thoughts like-
- can I do this by myself...little scary, traveling half way around the world not really sure about the where, whens and who.
- Thinking I would be the old lady in the group
- Do I have the skills?
- etc. etc. etc.
The trick for me seems to be maintaining a healthy balance between security and comfort, and a little novelty and excitement now and then. This is not a little novelty or a little excitement but big time....
Stepping outside my comfort zone big time....
I signed up!!!! and I'm taking Shannon with me!
(thank you Danny for knowing me and helping me to grow...I'm still freaking out...but in a good way =)
I know this is a Hugh gift and feel very blessed to be able to do this....because I remember how it feels to ache just to have the money to buy a book about France.
Creating is like air to me.
To Hear & Heed
Starting in January of this year I set a goal to "Hear & Heed" I've tried to up my game when it comes to scripture study.
Moving my study time to a least an hour each morning. (which is a luxury I know.... for you women in the throws of raising a family. I like to think your little ones are your scripture study.....enjoy and learn....it goes by so fast.)
But I'm in a season that gives me more time for personal study....I'm trying not to waste it.
Each day I ask my Heavenly Father 3 questions, who, what where....and then try to hear and heed.
It's harder than I thought....and has humbled me in more ways than one.
The last one to Create-
Take the time to create little moments-with friends and family. Just a few moments from this year.
Tell me...what do you do to get out of your comfort zone....I would love to learn from you!
