Step outside your comfort zone

A close friend of mine says: “If you’re afraid of it, do it!” For a lot of us, that just sounds counter intuitive. Why would you do the one thing that scares you?

To grow!

As we’re approaching The Happiness Festival (Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club on Fri, 17 Feb 17), I’ll be doing a thing that actually scares me. I’ll be giving a presentation about time management… without anything but a mic!

Speaking in front of a bunch of strangers is just fine for me. Speaking about time management, yeah, no worries. But without slides! Without a board to draw on! Without anything but my own voice! SCARY!

I’ve been spreading the news about this festival and also my presentation. The thought of disappointing my audience, in particular those friends and business partners who I personally invited… SCARY!

Yet, I know that I’ll grow by stepping outside my comfort zone. And still, how often will you find me doing the thing I’m afraid of?

What’re you afraid of? Is it catching spiders in your living room, travelling alone or applying for a job in a different company?

We all have our different and very own fear factors. Whether you decide to embrace them or stay in your comfort zone, it’s up to you. Just ask yourself: “What’s the worst that can happen?” Unless you or someone else can die or get hurt, what’s the harm in trying it?

More importantly, consider all you can gain by leaving your comfort zone! Now, isn’t that worth doing what you’re afraid of?!

I’ll look forward to sharing how I go on with my presentation shortly. Will you share what you’ll be doing outside your comfort zone?

Until next time,
Agni