Summary
Episode 33 of How To Twenty-Something brings on Bri Blai, to discuss how she has become the master of leaving her comfort zone and how you can become one too. We dive into how leaving your comfort zone promotes self-confidence and makes it easier to manage your anxiety. Bri gives insight as to how you just need to take the first step (buy the plane ticket) and build off of that starting point. She says leaving her comfort zone is one the best things she could ever do for herself and now solo travels, does speaking events, and has built her own network of people where she continues to spread exemplify the importance of leaving your comfort zone!
Key Takeaways:
- Leaving your comfort zone builds confidence
- Consistency and failure, yes failure, builds your confidence that encourages you to take more risks
- Make a step by step process to lead to the big leap
- Build the evidence that you can do hard things
- Ask yourself, “what can I learn from this?”
How do I get out of my comfort zone without feeling overwhelmed?
Start smaller than you think you need to. You don’t have to book the big trip or take the huge leap on day one. Pick one baby step, like updating your resume, attending one event, or taking a short solo trip. Focus on what you can learn instead of the outcome, and go in with goals but no expectations. Then stack the next step on top of the last one.
Does getting out of your comfort zone ever get easier?
Not really, and that’s okay. The fear doesn’t disappear. You just get more familiar with the discomfort and better at moving through it anyway. Celebrating the small wins along the way (yes, even the tiny ones) makes it feel lighter.
Why do I feel unfulfilled when I'm doing everything I'm "supposed to"?
Checking the boxes (degree, job, relationship, house) doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, and plenty of people hit this wall. If you’re asking “what’s next?” and drawing a blank, that’s not failure. It’s a signal to reassess what you actually want, not what everyone else expects. Leave room in your plans for the unexpected, because some of the best things happen when you stop scripting every year.
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