None of us are getting younger-as we grow older and get tired, it is easy to slip into a comfortable comfort zone.
Working, drinking tea, watching TV, and sleeping—maybe a little shopping on weekends—has become our world, and the interesting things we would try without thinking when we were in our 20s and 30s suddenly became exciting Worry and risky behavior.
Traveling, new hobbies, physical exercises, and building friendships all started to look like hard work, so we persisted for a long time. Although it is certainly safe and comfortable, is it just a bit boring?
Of course Mrs. Twig Lawson thought so. This 60s supermodel is now a very charming man in her seventies. She once said that it is important to get out of your comfort zone-but added that you have to be "brave enough" to do so.
The model (real name Leslie Lawson) talked about pushing herself to take new risks throughout her career in the January issue of The Good Butler, which she initially thought was “terrible”.
The 72-year-old household name has explored many avenues, from modeling to acting, fashion design, and launching his own podcast Tea With Twiggy in 2020.
Speaking of exploring new areas and getting out of the comfort zone, Mrs. Tvigi said: "I think this is good for all of us. You just need to be courageous enough to do it!
"I remember when I was asked to do my first Broadway show, my only one, director Tommy Thun, called me and I said,'No, I can't do that!'
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"The idea of going out in front of 1,500 spectators is scary. But Tommy said,'If you can't, pack your bags and go to New York.' I did it."
Despite her success, she admits that she also feels insecure like "everyone on earth is the same", but she feels that she is a very resilient person.
"I don't think it's just me. I think that as a woman, we are all stronger than we know, because we have to be.
"I have two sisters who have experienced some terrible things and they are also very strong."
Leaving your comfort zone does not necessarily mean bungee jumping or the bucket list cliché of hiking alone along the Amazon. It can be as simple as trying different dishes, drinking coffee with new friends, or talking about things you care about.
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All of this is safe, fun and exhilarating-so why do we have to adapt to unchallenging comfort in the first place?
"When they were in the 1960s or 1970s, many people seemed to become more stubborn and accustomed to daily work," explains productivity coach Juliet Landau-Pop. "The longer we practice an activity, the more ingrained the habit.
"It's usually about how we see ourselves, the labels we put on our actions, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. So if you live in a certain place for decades or mix in a particular In social circles, maybe you’ve been to the same place for a holiday or celebrated a holiday in a certain way—the more you do, the harder it is to change.”
We resist challenges and changes, she continues, because "it is easier to stick to familiar things. Inertia is a powerful force!
"But other factors may depress older people: they may feel restricted due to health or disability, or worry about their financial situation. If they have retired, they may choose less challenging daily activities.
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"Peer pressure can also be a factor, worrying about what other people, including family members, think. They may be limited by stereotyped expectations, assumptions about what people of their age should or should not do. In any Age or stage However, in life, it is easy to fall into the routine and stick to what we know and like instead of seeking new experiences."
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She added that jumping out of the rut can be scary. "I recommend that customers first define what is really important to them, not others. When you know what you want to achieve, it's easier to plan and prioritize."
"If you always wear the same clothes, try wearing a new dress — a brightly colored scarf or a new style hat — instead of changing your entire wardrobe.
"Small changes can have a huge impact, and they can help build your confidence."
Research shows that learning new skills can increase happiness and well-being. "Any new experience provides an opportunity to learn, not just about the activity, but also about yourself," Landau-Pope said.
"Visiting new places, meeting new friends, trying new hobbies-they opened up new ways of looking at the world and exploring new perspectives."
There is always a reason to stay safe, health therapist Leanne Cooper agrees.
"I spent a year doing a job in a stressful company that I didn't like," she admitted. "I told myself that I stayed because the money was good, because I had time to work with my children, because of the safety of working in a big company... But the truth is, the reason for my persistence is fear."
Cooper is now instructing others to break through our comfort zone—and urges us to take a risk.
How to leave the comfort zone;
1 Don't wait until you feel ready-you will wait forever.
2 Don't be afraid of failure-when things don't develop according to your expectations, you will learn from it, and you can use this learning to help you move forward.
3 Manage your internal conversations-the way you speak to yourself is important, and you need to believe in yourself.
4 Be honest with yourself-are you really too busy to do this, or are you just afraid of not prioritizing/postponing it?
5 Be responsible to yourself-if you decide to do something, be sure to tell others your intentions so you can't hold back!
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