Hey Reader!

I want you to get uncomfortable this week - but in a good way. You see, there are two types of discomfort. The discomfort of feeling stuck where you are - unhappy, unfulfilled, staying quiet, and not being true to yourself. Then, there's the discomfort of pushing past your fears, of accepting change, of growth, and reaching a new level.

​Last week we talked about making sure you had a clear and compelling vision to help you push yourself out of your comfort zone. This week let’s remind you of why this is important.

1. Develop your skills. You can’t become great at something without first being bad at it. We all hate that slow awkward part when we’re learning something new. Whether it’s a hard or soft skill - we all wish we could just get to the end when we’re awesome. But, that’s not how it works, and also not what will make us awesome. The only way to become better is to fail a lot to get to the lessons we need to learn along the way to greatness.
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2. Expand your opportunities. When you’re stuck, it’s very hard to see what opportunities exist and are available to you. Even if you’re not sure what you want to do next in your career, just start pushing yourself in different directions to open up your options. You never know from where your next opportunity will come. You may discover you really enjoy, and are good, at something you couldn’t have imagined before.
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3. Increase your confidence. It’s simple. The more often you take risks, adapt to change, and overcome challenges, the more confident you’ll be facing any obstacles. As you push yourself out of your comfort zone repeatedly, you learn more about yourself - how to handle your emotions, how to build habits, and how to get to that awesome part much faster. Now, any time a new opportunity comes your way you won’t hesitate to grab it.

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Either way you’re going to be uncomfortable, so why not choose the discomfort that moves you closer to your clear and compelling vision for your life?

Does this resonate with you? Reply and share your thoughts.

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Check it Out!

Check out my video synopsis of the amazing book Positive Intelligence, and learn how to achieve your true potential. Watch here.

Are you feeling stuck? Learn how to find your voice and use it with confidence, clarity, and consistency. Watch here.

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What Would Jovita Do?

One way I’m pushing myself right now is meeting new people and forming new relationships. You’ve probably heard the concept about surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be in life. I definitely believe in this. My competence, composure, positivity, and leadership are all influenced by the people I spend time with every day.

No, it doesn’t mean abandoning all your current relationships, but you shouldn’t stay static in your relationships either. Here’s what I’m doing:
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1. Develop my skills. I have to really tap into my interpersonal and rapport building skills again. This also means being vulnerable and opening up to new people, which, let’s be honest, is not easier as we get older. I choose topics to discuss that are easier for me but still showcase who I am, like travel, my cat, and the type of books I enjoy.
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2. Expand my opportunities. That means going to different places and events that I might not have gone before to meet new people. To push myself to be in environments that I’m not as confident in. This also means making space in my calendar/schedule to be available to say yes when opportunities present themselves.
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3. Increase my confidence. The more chances I get to practice, the easier this becomes. Even though opening up is hard for me, it also speeds up the process of building trust and credibility. I do things that help me feel more confident such as wearing a great outfit, preparing a few talking points in advance just in case, and always smiling.

How are you pushing yourself right now?

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Pro Tip

Remind yourself that you’re a badass!! We often don’t take time to give ourselves credit for how far we’ve already come. Take a few minutes to actually write out or speak out loud the ways you’ve already grown and expanded your comfort zone. When you see how far you’ve come, it makes it easier to keep going.