As we know, a routine is “a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.”
When is the last time you stepped outside of your daily routine and tried something new?
I have been doing a lot of that lately.
For instance, for the fall semester, I will be working at a local university as a teacher’s assistant for an undergraduate psychology class.
I will remain writing my blog and other coaching activities, but thought this would be a great opportunity to extend myself and be a part of helping a class on a subject that I enjoy.
With regards to college, usually I have been a student, so it will be enlightening to see the other side of the educational format.
Similarly, this is not my usual training venue that I’ve utilized in coaching, so it will be instructional for me from that perspective as well.
In order to hopefully stimulate some routine busting, I thought I would rerun a poem I shared some time ago. I would love to hear about new things you are doing or want to be doing in the near future.
Please share your thoughts below and let’s inspire and support each other.
My Comfort Zone
I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail,
the same four walls and busywork were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before,
but stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn’t matter that I wasn’t doing much,
I said I didn’t care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
but deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn’t let my life go by just watching others win,
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you’re in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true,
reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!
– Author Unknown
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