Leaving your comfort zone??
How do you react when FORCED to leave your comfort zone?
| Sit, cry, ignore it, wish it away, whine, curse misfortune. WHY ME???? | 22 | |
| I adapt, look for, or find ways to cope, see it as opportunity to grow | 71 |
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Terence_the_viking
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Avant-Garde
Upset. I have a social phobia and I don't like being around a lot of people so when the situation comes up, I usually opt to stay at home.
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NothingxCrazy
I adapt and cope after a mini meltdown in my head. I always try to psych myself out to avoid the inevitable change but in the end it always works itself out.
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Anime7
I'm really socially awkward but I'm trying to break out of my shell. If I'm forced to interact with others then I'm happy because that's an opportunity to make friends, especially if it's a group assignment.
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Shackleford96
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Anime7
I don't blame ya. I take all AP's so everyone in my classes has been the person who does all the work so we get it. When I'm in a regular class I hate group assignments.
Side note: I haven't seen you on this site in forever, it's good to hear from you.
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Shackleford96
I took an AP English class in the 10th or 11th grade once. I think it was the 11th. Anyway, it was one of the best (and also one of the most difficult) classes I have ever taken. The teacher, and most of the students in that class, were quite awesome :)
Thanks man, it's good to hear from you too. I don't get much time on here anymore, even the time I'm stealing from myself right now isn't enough :( I really miss you guys here...
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howaminotmyself
You don't often have to force me to do this. I usually do so willingly, as long as it doesn't go against my better judgement. I'd need an example to give a better answer.
I like trying new things and meeting new people in general. Sometimes I get too set in my habits and a new perspective is all I need to snap out of a rut.
Unless you mean leaving my warm cozy bed to endure the chaos of holiday shopping...I will likely whine and complain about it.
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Anonymous Post Author
In a way it seemed you were talking of leaving what characterizes other people's comfort zones, because if you like doing the things you mentioned you're not exactly leaving a zone of comfort, you're still in it. The Christmas shopping example, yeah, is more what I was talking about. Or, say, having to learn something new for your work. Perhaps learning new things isn't leaving your comfort zone, as it isn't for me, but having to learn something that you have absolutely no talent for or have much difficulty with may be very challenging and either disheartening or motivating.
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howaminotmyself
The first thing that came to mind was how last year I had to go to a fancy fundraiser all by myself. I wasn't exactly forced to but my boss couldn't make it and asked me to go in his place. I was surrounded by a bunch of rich baby boomers. There was no one my age or social status. I fit in better with the wait staff and security guards. But as it was a halloween function I got to wear a mask so it was easier to deal with. The free wine helped too.
It was unfamiliar so I didn't know what to expect and could deal without any trouble. Christmas shopping is often hellish and I know what to expect from large crowds. I'd rather go in blindly.
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peterr
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dappled
I'm okay if it's sprung upon me but if I have time to worry about it, I do get myself into a tangle.
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AbnormallyAwesome
It's very hard to get me out of my comfort zone. But once I'm out, I adapt quite well. And I feel good about it when I'm back in the comfort zone (wich is the chair in the basement in front of my PC).
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ohplease
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[Old Memory]
Usually a mixture of wariness, fear, and nerve. Picture a hedgehog trying to cross the road and you have the idea.
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Energy
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bananaface
Well if it's something that had to be forced, then that doesn't sound too good. My reaction depends entirely on what it is that's changing. My response can go any way.
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