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Your comfort zone is not the enemy as long as you don’t let yourself stagnate in it. The moment you do, your comfort zone is going to trap you inside.

You’ll start putting more value in your comfort over risk-taking and goal-chasing. Where would that leave you in the long run? That’s right. You’ll still be stuck in your comfort zone. You’d be as you were years ago. Still doing the same mundane things, day in and day out.

You may tell yourself you’re happy and comfortable with what you have in your life. But deep inside, you know that’s not true. The dreams which have consumed you in the past are all gone, suffocated by your comfort zone.

If you don’t want to end up like this, then you need to start taking measures right now. Here are 5 easy techniques you can use to get out of your comfort zone:
Say ‘Yes’ More Often

In this context, saying ‘yes’ means being open to new opportunities, new ideas, new perspectives, and new challenges. It means saying ‘yes’ to things that will ultimately bring you out of your comfort zone and help you reach your dreams.

When you say ‘yes’ to new experiences, you may feel intimidated at first. But sooner or later, it’s going to get your adrenaline going. When you succeed and conquer these new challenges, you’ll feel a high like no other. It’s something you will never experience while you’re trapped inside your comfort zone.

When you take the bulls by the horn, and you succeed, you gain a lot of self-respect and self-confidence. You begin to see yourself in a different light. You’re not such a failure after all. And you begin to see the future in a more positive and more hopeful light.

Now, learning to say ‘yes’ doesn’t mean agreeing to everything and everyone that comes your way. The word ‘no’ is equally important as ‘yes,’ and you should know when to use both words properly.

When you say ‘yes’ to people and things who aren’t going to help you grow, then you’re not helping yourself. Saying ‘yes’ to people who want to take advantage of you is a recipe for disaster. Agreeing to do things that go beyond your moral boundaries and your values will only make you hate yourself. You’ll lose self-respect and your self-esteem.

Before you say ‘yes’ to anything, check first if it falls within your boundaries. If it does, then ask yourself how you’re going to benefit from the experience. Will you be more productive? Will you gain new skills? What will you stand to gain? You may be uncomfortable with trying out new things, but as long as you don’t violate any rules and you don’t hurt other people, then you should go for it.

Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to trying new things. Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ even if you’ve failed before (perhaps you can do things a bit differently this time and try to avoid doing the things that lead you to your past failures). Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to redeeming your past failures and salvaging your dreams.

Take Baby Steps

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be a daunting task, especially if you haven’t attempted to step out in many, many years. However, it’s not too late. For as long as you’ve got life in you and the strength and energy to pursue your dreams, you can still make a go for it.

Taking baby steps mean not rushing into trying new things. You don’t want to do everything all at once. For most people, rushing into things is a scary concept. Some people can stomach the thought of doing that, but the majority will be scared.

So, to make it easier, you can take small steps out of your comfort zone. It’s like taking one foot out the door first and looking around. When everything looks clear and you feel safe, you take another step forward. You can do the entire process of furtively looking around, making sure no one’s going to come at you to tackle you to the ground, for as long as you need to.

We all do things differently – some like to rush, some like to take it slow. Whatever floats your boat as long as it gets you out of your comfort zone.

Small victories count. It doesn’t matter how small you think it is, but as long as you’re making progress, then you’re doing great. It’s what all of us did when we were babies – we first learned to crawl on our bellies, then on our hands and knees, before finally attempting to stand up and learning to walk on our tiny feet.

You may not remember the number of times you’ve fallen. But I’m sure you can imagine your parents cheering you on from the sidelines, happy with every little progress you made. And you imagine yourself smiling at them and clapping your chubby little hands, looking mighty proud of yourself.

You’ve come a long, long way since then. But here you are again taking baby steps. This time you’re doing it for your goals and for your dreams in life. You may no longer have the luxury of having your parents on your side, but you can still do it. Cheer for yourself and celebrate each and every milestone you tick off your list.

Meet New People

In many ways, your comfort zone is your prison. You do the same things with the same crowd, with the same people. You become so comfortable with the status quo that the thought of meeting and getting to know new people frightens you.

What if they don’t like you? What if they hate you? What if they talk about you behind your back? Negative thoughts about how other people are going to react to you are always on your mind. You don’t want to look like a fool in front of strangers, so you keep to yourself.

While it’s true you can’t predict how people will perceive you, you don’t have to be a hostage to other’s opinion of you. You can’t control their thoughts or their emotions. We’re all free to choose who we’re going to like.

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What comes into your mind when you think of freedom? Do you imagine yourself surrounded by stacks of hundred-dollar bills? Or do you think about doing things with your loved ones you wouldn’t be able to do under normal circumstances?

Whatever your vision of freedom is, know that it’s all possible. Creating a life of freedom is within your reach. In this short report, you’re going to learn 7 different ways you can create a life of freedom and choice.

1. Create Your Goals

Identifying your goals is the first thing on this list. That’s because if you don’t know what you’re aiming for, then chances are, you’re not going to find success. You wouldn’t know which way’s up and you wouldn’t know if you’ve reached the end of your destination!

When setting goals, you need to find what motivates you. It could be something you’re passionate about or at least have a deep interest in. It should be important to you and should bring you joy and happiness.

Ideally, your goals should fit the SMART category. It means your goal should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

The right goal will help you achieve your goal faster because you’ve already streamlined and defined what it’s all about. This means there are fewer chances of you doing something totally random that can ruin your entire plan!

Sometimes, however, you’d still need to experiment. Somewhere down the road, you’ll realize some of what you’ve originally planned and prepared for is no longer available or isn’t all that feasible. What you need to do then is adapt to your new circumstances.

Going after a big, life-changing goal requires a lot of planning. You can’t just wing it and hope you’re eventually going to succeed. If this is your approach to goals, then you’re probably going to end up failing.

With that said, the key takeaway for this point is that you need to create the right kind of goal and you need to have a plan for how you’re going to achieve your goal.

2. Make A Commitment

Big goals require commitment. Creating a life of freedom certainly falls into this ‘big goal’ category, so you need to commit yourself fully if you want to succeed. You’ve got to be mentally prepared to see everything through until the end.

Now the thing is, commitment can often fade into the background after a period of time. Some people start going back to their old habits in a span of weeks or months. Some can stay committed for years, but eventually give up when they come across an obstacle so difficult to overcome.

When you make a commitment, you literally make a promise to yourself that you’re going to achieve your goals no matter what. You tell yourself that whatever life throws at you, you’ll be prepared to stick to your goals. And it’s all good in the beginning.

Things begin to get shaky when the reality finally sinks in that you’re embarking on a life-changing mission. A mission where you’ll need to give up your comfort zone and do things you’re not used to doing. A mission where you’ll need to learn new skills and maybe dive into the deep end of things just so you can reach your ultimate destination.

It’s the commitment to change that will help you find success. When you embrace change, literally nothing can faze you. You’re expecting both good and bad things to happen and you’re ready for whatever may come your way. You’re ready to make sacrifices in order to achieve your goal. This is the kind of mentality that will get you over to the finish line!

3. Broaden Your Horizons

Broadening your horizons will allow you to see the world in a different light. You’ll be more open to change, you’ll be more open to diversity, and you’ll be more open to new ideas. You’re not going to be a bore when you talk to people.

You’ll no longer feel like a fish out of water in social gatherings. You’ll have more opportunities to meet new people and foster new relationships. You’ll also be more adaptable to change and even difficult situations.

To help expand your horizon, you can read books or pick up new hobbies. Basically, try to learn something new every day. You’ll gather different ideas on how to approach different tasks which can help you get closer to your goals.

Not attempting to broaden your horizon will mean you’re going to be stuck doing the same things over and over. You’ll find it near to impossible to create a life of freedom because you’ll be trapped in your comfort zone. But if you’re well-versed and knowledgeable about many things, you’ll find the confidence to go out into the world and work on achieving your dreams!

4. Get Rid Of Your Debts

Being free does not necessarily mean being wealthy, but it sure wouldn’t hurt. One thing that can drag you into the depths of despair is debt.

If you’re buried in a mountain of debt, you’ll find it extremely hard to live the life you want. You’ll have your conscience and various collectors hounding you for payment. That’s no way to live!

Skipping town is always an option, but a very bad one at that. You’d ruin your name and your reputation, and it’s going to be hard to live freely with your integrity ruined.