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As creatures of habit, we find great comfort in engaging in a pattern of what feels natural and familiar. At the same time, however, our desires often change; we make new goals, gain new dreams, and develop new passions.
But with this desire for change comes reluctance to take the actions needed to move along a new path – to change the status quo – and we may often feel stuck. Read More
Very True!!
This article hits the nail on the head. I, for a long time did not know that I actually formed a comfort zone quite different from my original main comfort zone. I did this because of a romantic relationship which I wanted to maintain and would do so even if it meant to change up my comfort zone. The new comfort zone actually wasn't comfortable at al, it was a cycle of becoming someone who I originally wasn't. It has taken me over 10 years to actually figure this out. I am glad that I have because now I can actually go back to my original comfort zone which I feel safe in. The comfort zone that I created subconsciously actually created destructive behavior and I developed into a person whom I did not like much. I am a spiritual person, so I have God to thank for figuring all of this out. I will say, I am an example of someone who figured out thier own psychology through the help of God. :)
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