pafret Loc: Northeast

"Things We Don’t Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 03:44 PM PDT
by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM



"Doing things we don't want to do, or that scare us, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we've been avoiding so that we can feel that same heady mix of excitement and completion.

Whether we avoid something because it scares us or bores us, or because we think it will force a change we're not ready for, putting it off only creates obstacles for us. On the other hand, facing the task at hand, no matter how onerous, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. The relief is palpable when we stand on the other side knowing that we did something even though it was hard or we didn't want to do it. On the other hand, when we cling to our comfort zone, never addressing the things we don't want to face, we cut ourselves off from flow and growth.

We all have at least one thing in our life that never seems to get done. Bringing that task to the top of the list and promising ourselves that we will do it as soon as possible is an act that could liberate a tremendous amount of energy in our lives. Wh**ever it is, we can allow ourselves to be fueled by the promise of the feelings of exhilaration and confidence that will be the natural result of doing it."

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A slightly cruder, but valid, perspective... STRONG LANGUAGE ALERT!

https://youtu.be/t0r9BGpCMzc

"In life you have to do a lot of things you don't f***ing want to do.
Many times, that's what the f*** life is... one vile f***ing task after another.
But don't get aggravated - then the enemy has you by the short hair.”

- “Al Swearengen”, Ian McShane's character in “Deadwood”

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Are you out to destroy my allegiance to procrastination I'll have to think about it.

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Reminded me of:
Do something everyday that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.
Mark Twain

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Oh don't worry about it you can do it tomorrow..

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Yes As Scarlett O'Hara said (paraphrasing?) "There's always tomorrow."

pafret Loc: Northeast

I thought that was Little Orphan Annie!

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I was thinking of "after all, tomorrow is another day," at the very end of 'Gone With The Wind.'

You are somewhat right, also...from the lyrics of 'Annie':

"The sun will come out tomorrow
So you gotta hang on
'til tomorrow, come what may!
Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow
You're always a day away!"

badbobby Loc: texas

don't over tax yourself Slat
think about it tomorrow
or the day after tomorrow

badbobby Loc: texas

don't you realize how old I am paf
I need at least a day before I can act on a matter
besides after a day maybe that matter won't matter

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

As usual, you are wise beyond your years, BB. Or, is that possible

pafret Loc: Northeast

Yes, I know what you mean. When I open my eyes in the morning I've taken to thinking hmph! Still Here! Lately I don't know whether to be happy or PO'd

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Always happy~~~so much more to see taking place..

badbobby Loc: texas

I worry if tomorrow will come

badbobby Loc: texas

just tryin to look out for you Slat
I realize that Marines are very slow thinkers

Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ

It seems to me, that I am doing that every day now. Don't put off today that you can put off tomorrow.