5 Things to Do to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Looking for actual tips on things to do to get out of your comfort zone? Well, good thing you’re here!

Let me guess… You want more from your life.

More clarity, more alignment, more something—but you keep finding yourself doing the same things, thinking the same thoughts, and talking yourself out of the same life-changing opportunities.

That’s what it’s like staying in your comfort zone.

Look, your comfort zone is like an overprotective roommate who hates growth and loves routines that keep you the same.

It is sneaky and doesn’t show up like a villain.

It shows up like logic. Like “being realistic.” Like waiting until you’re more confident, more prepared, more healed, and more sure.

Comfort zones don’t ask you what you want. They just keep you where you already are. And while you’re waiting in your safe zone… Life keeps moving.

And if you want to build a life that actually excites you, something has to change.

Fear Isn’t the Problem. It’s What You Do With It.

The uncomfortable truth is that time will pass whether you act or not.

Six months from now will arrive. A year from now will eventually come. Another birthday. Another “wow, where did the time go?”

The only difference between future-you being proud or frustrated is what you do NOW.

Staying where you are because it feels familiar doesn’t preserve your peace or help you become better. It slowly drains you. And that’s because…

Growth happens in discomfort. It happens outside your comfort zone.

To be honest, stepping out of your comfort zone is scary. But fear isn’t the problem, it’s what you do with it.

Fear doesn’t disappear when you’re doing something meaningful. If anything, it shows up louder. New levels, new devils, new nervous system spirals.

The difference between people who stay stuck and people who actually change their lives is willingness.

Willingness to feel fear and still move.
Willingness to be seen before you feel ready.
Willingness to stop waiting for permission.

Fear is normal. It is human. It means you care.

And the good news is the more you do uncomfortable things, the less dramatic fear becomes.

So, if you’re ready to get a f*cking grip, come out of your shell, and build your dream life, this guide is for you.

Here are five practical tips to get out of your comfort zone.

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1. Build Up Your Self-Confidence

Self-confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t have. It’s something you practice.

While some people might be born with confidence, it’s more of a skill than a personality trait. Even the most naturally confident people can be influenced by certain factors like family background, environment, friends, personal wins, and society.

So, it’s really about being able to BUILD unshakable confidence in yourself.

It’s built through:

Keeping small promises to yourself
Following through even when it’s uncomfortable
Learning to trust and speak to yourself like someone you’re responsible for

Right now, you may be trying to pursue big goals while actively doubting yourself, criticizing your actions, and assuming the worst about your abilities.

But that’s like trying to build a house while breaking down the foundation every day.

You have to address the habits chipping away at your self-confidence if you want real progress. And this means noticing when you:

Talk yourself out of opportunities
Downplay your ideas
Allow self-doubt to win in the name of “not being sure”
Assume failure before you even start

(I created a self-confidence workbook that allows you to analyze your thought patterns and actively rewire them, so your inner voice becomes a support system instead of a liability.)

Confidence grows when your brain starts seeing evidence that you can handle things. And the more confident you become, the farther you can get out of your comfort zone.

For when you need to rewire your brain for a confidence boost, here are 89 daily positive affirmations for you.

2. Become a Disciplined Person

Discipline means choosing your future self over your current discomfort.

It’s choosing actions that align with the life you want, even when your emotions are all over the place.

Because motivation is unreliable, fear is loud, and comfort can be tempting. But discipline IS what carries you through all of that.

It’s saying:

“I’ll do it even if I’m nervous.”
“I’ll show up even if it’s not perfect.”
“I’ll stop waiting for motivation.”

And here’s the gag: discipline builds confidence. Every time you follow through with your plan, your self-trust grows. You start seeing yourself as someone who doesn’t quit at the first sign of discomfort.

And if you’re ready to build self-discipline and get sh* done, I’ve broken down the exact steps you need to do just that.

3. Choose Your Daily Choices Intentionally

Recently, I had the wildest realization.

Your life isn’t shaped by one big decision. It’s shaped by your daily choices.

It’s like the snowball effect, which describes how something so small grows in size and importance at an accelerating rate—much like a snowball that rolls down a hill, picks up more snow as it runs, and gets bigger and faster.

This concept shows how a small action triggers a series of significant, self-reinforcing events that lead to bigger outcomes, whether they’re positive or negative.

What you choose to do daily summarizes what becomes of your week. Your weekly activities and performances determine your month. Your months define your quarterly milestones. Your quarters define your year.

So basically, your daily actions define your yearly results.

Start asking yourself questions. Do you avoid the hard thing or do it scared daily? Do you keep postponing your goals or make room for them? Are you really okay where you are or your dream life is non-negotiable?

Because your choices stack.

4. Learn to Manage Expectations

A lot of people quit doing things they care about after a brief period—not because they’re incapable, but because they expect too much too soon.

They expect instant confidence, linear progress, and visible results immediately. And when that doesn’t happen, they spiral. They assume something is wrong. They decide it’s “not working” and stop.

As you step out of your comfort zone, keep in mind that anything worth building takes time. Just like how seeds sprout before they eventually become grown plants, growth takes time.

So, learn to manage your expectations in the pursuit of your dreams.

That means understanding that discomfort is part of expansion. That confidence comes after action. That consistency beats intensity. That it’s going to take a little while!

Also, it means that intentional planning matters for your timeline.

You need to zoom out, set SMART goals, and break your big dreams into actionable steps so you don’t overwhelm yourself and quit halfway through.

(And if you’re looking for resources to help you out with intentional goal planning and tracking, you should totally check out the Goal-Setting Planner and the All-in-One Life Planner.)

5. Start Small, But Start Intentionally

You do not need to overhaul your life overnight.

You don’t have to start a 5 am routine tomorrow if you’re someone who wakes up at 10 am. You don’t need to max out your credit card because you want to dress or act like your dream self. You don’t need to take drastic measures immediately.

You just need to stop overwhelming yourself before you even begin.

It’s easy to get discouraged when the goals you set are way too big for where you currently are—and then quit when you can’t keep up. And we don’t want that.

So, lower the bar. Intentionally.

Small actions done consistently will rewire your identity faster than dramatic gestures ever will. And every time you do something you say you’ll do—even if it’s small—your brain logs that as proof… which builds up your confidence and desire to go after what you want even more.

Starting small looks like:

Doing one uncomfortable thing a day
Speaking to yourself with respect and love
Trying without attaching your worth to the outcome
Saying yes before overthinking kicks in
Taking action and not beating yourself up afterward

It also looks like being honest about where your life IS right now—not where you wish it were, not where you think it should be.

Before you decide what to fix, chase, or improve, you need clarity. So, take a look at your life to see what’s working, what’s draining you, what you’ve outgrown, where you’re avoiding responsibility, and where you need to make different choices to get the change you expect.

(This is exactly why the Life Audit Worksheet is such a game-changer. It forces you to slow down, see your life as it is, and evaluate the moves you need to make.)

When you know what’s off, you stop trying to fix everything at once. You pick one key area and start from there. That’s how momentum starts.