Relationship Tools —including maneuvering luminary and gloominary relationships, turning competitors into compellers, and defining clear boundaries

Those in the survival zone likely feel exhausted by all this effort, and recognize that it is unsustainable. Sadly, instead of seeking comfort again, they may actually push themselves even farther away — to the complacent zone. Relationship Tools—including maneuvering luminary and gloominary relationships, turning competitors into compellers, and defining clear boundaries The Three Zones of Living—Complacent, Survival, and Comfort—and what determines which one you are living in right now If you’re living a reality you don’t like, chances are you’re living out beliefs that are not serving you—beliefs that limit your creativity, your inspiration, and your ability to thrive.” The weekend just before this book's release, I was having a very difficult time dealing with pain and I was in a dilemma on what to do next with my life. I was feeling quite overwhelmed. I thought I would be able to calm down a bit when the actual week starts but Monday went to Tuesday and I was still in the same situation. Health-wise I got much better but my mind was so chaotic. I remember I was in this same state of mind just before reading Notes On a Nervous Planet and Reasons to Stay Alive. Both books did wonders for me then. And for today, this book just comforted me.

7 Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone

Some of my favourites were about social media and the way it can make you feel. I loved the thoughts on one of my favourite movies Ferris Buellers Day Off. And the lists of songs and books to help your mind. And the list of things it is ok to say no to... I could go on all day.

Yet today I live a blessed, joyous, and truly abundantly life. So what changed… how did I turn my life around? The Comfort Zone" by Kristen Butler is an eye-opening guide to the power of embracing discomfort and venturing beyond our familiar boundaries. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Some of these come from my own experiences, whereas others stem from being the founder & CEO of The Power of Positivity (a movement with 50+ million members) and the stories, strategies, and growth I’ve seen from this incredible community.This book will completely change the way you think about success, growth, and comfort. Kristen’s detailed explanation around the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that can help you expand your comfort zone rather than stepping out is practical and insightful. Read this book if you want a better life without the cost of burnout!” The Create from Comfort Process —including clearing a safe internal space as a foundation for self-expression and joy, defining the expanded life you wish to live, and acclimating to even your wildest desires in ways that are natural and easy Beliefs are our brain’s way of making sense of and explaining the world around us. They originate from our environment and the events we live through, but at the end of the day, every belief originates with a choice.” This was a cathartic read for me, read slowly over many days. In between when I began reading this and when I finished it, I drove for a short visit with one of my friends from childhood, a journey that took much longer than anticipated but was so worth the trip.