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Are you spending enough time in the Stretch Zone?
Build Your Confidence by Spending More Time in the Stretch Zone If the link to play the video above isn't working, click here to watch. I'm sure you're familiar with the comfort zone, Reader. It's safe and, yes, comfortable there. But it can become stagnant ... and you can become "stuck" ... if you spend too much time there. Because nothing changes in the comfort zone. There's no reason for it to. The comfort zone is all about maintaining the status quo. The problem with that is when you stop being satisfied with the status quo and want more. See, we aren't meant to settle for a stagnant status quo. We are meant to continue to grow and evolve. However, venturing too far outside of our comfort zone can feel risky. As Dr. Julie explains in today's video, we get into the panic zone if we go too far beyond what feels safe and comfortable. The answer is to regularly spend more time in the stretch zone ... that magical space in between comfort and panic. In the stretch zone, things are challenging but doable with some effort. The stretch zone allows us to grow and expand our comfort zone gradually. And this builds our confidence because we prove to ourselves that, yes, we can do it. The key to making the stretch zone work for you is having the courage to spend time there consistently. Action Steps to Build Confidence in Your Stretch ZoneHere's how to use the stretch zone to build your confidence:
So, Reader, what’s one thing you can do today to step into your stretch zone?
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, establish the systems you need to help you achieve your goals. Badass Affirmation of the WeekI turn my complaints into solutions. My situation does not define me. My actions will lead to positive change. Say it. Believe it. Be it. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And if you haven't already joined our Work From Home Winners Club private Facebook group, click here to do so now! We'd love for you to be part of the community we're building there.
Feb. 2, 2025 | Coach Michele Peterson |
Coach Michele Peterson
Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
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