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Those who dare these 4 steps can overcome their laziness
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Who does not know it: the feeling of having become a little too comfortable. Comfort can be good, but it can also hold us back from many things. This is how you manage to overcome comfort.
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We all know her: the good old one comfort zone. Nowhere do we feel more comfortable, nowhere can we relax and switch off better. It not only ensures that we feel good, but also contributes to our convenience, which evolves over time. Because they always same routines not only have advantages, but can also prevent you from to develop in life. However, if you dare to take a few steps towards change, you stand a good chance of overcoming your laziness.
That’s why habit isn’t always the best solution
Being in the comfort zone means Security. You know your stuff, you know exactly how it works. First of all, that’s not a bad thing. But when something changes in your routine, it can be pretty tiring at times. New energy is needed and unknown can be pretty scary at times – but no worries, breaking out of your comfortable habits also means growth, because this is the only way you have the opportunity to discover new sides and skills and to look at your world from new perspectives. Opportunities that you may not have considered before may suddenly present themselves.
4 steps to break old patterns
1. Motivation is the foundation
Before you set out to change certain behaviors about yourself, take a moment go into you and ask yourself: What exactly bothers me? What makes me unsatisfied? Write these points in a journal or notebook if you like. The reasons why something inhibits you can also help to reflect on your respective position. That way, you can always remind yourself later why you started breaking out of your comfort zone.
2. Take it easy
Always remember: Nothing has to happen overnight. It often helps if you see your change in small steps tackle You will see how each small success motivates you further and eventually old behavior patterns breaks up a little further. This is your start to a more agile life without boring or inhibiting routines.
3. Make mistakes and learn from them
No human being is free from mistakes. They are part of life and even are important, because that’s the only way we can learn. So don’t let the first setbacks get you down brave, try yourself and trust that everything turns out for the better and positive.
4. Give yourself rewards
Watch yourself and reward you for your small and big successes. It can be anything you really enjoy. This not only increases your happiness, but also your motivation to stay on the ball and face uncomfortable moments.