Getting Out of My Comfort Zone

In the past week, I’ve travelled through areas I’ve never been before — and it’s been uncomfortable.

After five years on the road, you’d think I’d have seen it all, but there are still routes I haven’t taken and landscapes that feel unfamiliar. Every now and then, I have the urge to turn around, head somewhere I know, and settle into what feels safe. But I’ve learned that comfort doesn’t always mean growth.

Being uncomfortable stretches me. It teaches me acceptance — acceptance of new places, shifting plans, and the unknown. Some days, the weather has thrown everything off and I’ve had to adapt on the go. Yet within that flexibility, I’ve found freedom.

Each time I lean into uncertainty instead of resisting it, I rediscover the quiet confidence that comes from trusting myself. I remind myself that discomfort is temporary — it passes, and soon enough I’ll find myself back in familiar territory, with familiar faces and familiar rhythms.

But growth? Growth happens right here — just beyond comfort.
Life happens there too.

So if you’re standing on the edge of something new, maybe a little unsure, take the step anyway. You can do it. Try it and see what happens.

When was the last time you stepped beyond your comfort zone?
What did you learn about yourself in that moment?