Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone

Are Afraid Of The Future?

I love this quote for so many reasons, but my biggest reason is because it relates so well to our lives. Have you ever been afraid of the unknown? I have on more than one occasion. Let's take a look at how I overcame my fear of the unknown.

My Experience 

 When I was thinking of doing this Alyssa-Bilities blog I will admit I was afraid of the unknown of where it would go . I wasn't sure how it would turn out and even more so I was afraid of putting myself out there. I faught with the idea of wanting to do it one moment and then they next my ego would jump in trying to be the hero by protecting me . I have always been the type of person that has always stayed on the shore; a safe place. Deep down I knew that once I stepped out of my comfort zone that I would be a to cross the ocean. Life will bring  you different opportunities whether big or small; but if you stay in your comfort zone you may miss it.

Where I was 

For so long I was the person who played it safe on the shores. I didn't like stepping out of my comfort zone,  I didn't like putting myself out there, and more importantly I was worried about the unknown.  I have been in this place for such a long time that I am going to be the person who crosses the ocean for now on.

How I Defeated Fear

For the longest time my family and I talked about me starting Alyssa-bilities. At the time it was going to be a YouTube channel and I liked the whole idea besides one part. Putting myself out in the world.  For month the idea floated away out of my thoughts. I didn't even think about it until recently when it popped back into my mind as a blog. Yet again I played back and forth with the idea of doing it or not. It took a lot of thinking. Then something I totally wouldn't do happened, without giving any more thought I created a blogger account and published my first blog post.  Once I stepped out of my comfort zone I realized it wasn't that scary and actually enjoyed it. 

My Challenge To You 

If you are a person who has stayed on the shores for a long time and is afraid of the unknown; I have a Challenge for you.  I want you, even if it is just for a moment to step out of your comfort zone.  I want you to try something that you know you would never do and see how it feels.  You might be surprised.