There’s a reason why it’s called “the comfort zone.” When you stay there, you know exactly where you stand, and there is no risk of failure or making a mistake. Going beyond your comfort zone would mean venturing into uncharted territory. You don’t know what’s out there, so fear and thoughts of messing up hold you back.

Why would you leave your comfort zone? Because once you stop challenging yourself, you end up bored and stuck. You hit plateaus and stop making progress. Starting now might feel like a giant leap outside of your comfort zone. But in a few weeks, you’ll look back and recognize that a giant leap was exactly the step you needed.