Medium Post - Kill Your Comfort Zone
https://medium.com/the-coffeelicious/kill-your-comfort-zone-f7d624d85805#.lmf89ildc
I found this post to be very inspiring and refreshing - it wasn't just one of those redundant self-help articles you always come across. The article talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. If you're the only woman in a meeting, force yourself to speak up, if there's a new place you want to explore, buy the ticket, what are you waiting for? There have been so many times where I have missed out on things, simply because I'm too afraid to step out of my comfort zone. And I've found that every single time I've stopped doubting myself, I landed amazing opportunities with companies I only dreamed of stepping foot in. The author, Bianca, also gives some good tips on how to overcome that uncomfortable/nervous feeling you get when trying to get out of your comfort zone:
"Identify the things that scare you. Make a list if you have to. Then start saying yes. To the things you’d normally avoid and the opportunities you’d normally dismiss. When it feels like you’re awkward and unsure, THAT is when it matters. That’s growth, right there. Sometimes you won’t feel like getting dressed or putting your best face on and seeing people. You just won’t. And you should. Go to the event. Sign up for the networking opportunity. Apply for the role you’re not quite “ready” for. Embrace anything that makes you feel a little scared and uncertain. So often, the things that scare us are the things that change us for the better."
Technology is constantly evolving, so it's important to not be afraid to try new things and know how to adapt to the trends in the industry. I feel like no matter what field you go into, it's imperative that you know how to get away from your comfort zone. Sooner or later, especially as a designer, it's easy for you to start falling into the same patterns day in and day out. But by stepping out of your comfort zone, you're not only experimenting with new things, you're allowing yourself to grow and new skills to develop.
When you grow, so do those creative juices. After all, web design is fun! What's the use in copying the same code over and over again?
I found this post to be very inspiring and refreshing - it wasn't just one of those redundant self-help articles you always come across. The article talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. If you're the only woman in a meeting, force yourself to speak up, if there's a new place you want to explore, buy the ticket, what are you waiting for? There have been so many times where I have missed out on things, simply because I'm too afraid to step out of my comfort zone. And I've found that every single time I've stopped doubting myself, I landed amazing opportunities with companies I only dreamed of stepping foot in. The author, Bianca, also gives some good tips on how to overcome that uncomfortable/nervous feeling you get when trying to get out of your comfort zone:
"Identify the things that scare you. Make a list if you have to. Then start saying yes. To the things you’d normally avoid and the opportunities you’d normally dismiss. When it feels like you’re awkward and unsure, THAT is when it matters. That’s growth, right there. Sometimes you won’t feel like getting dressed or putting your best face on and seeing people. You just won’t. And you should. Go to the event. Sign up for the networking opportunity. Apply for the role you’re not quite “ready” for. Embrace anything that makes you feel a little scared and uncertain. So often, the things that scare us are the things that change us for the better."
Technology is constantly evolving, so it's important to not be afraid to try new things and know how to adapt to the trends in the industry. I feel like no matter what field you go into, it's imperative that you know how to get away from your comfort zone. Sooner or later, especially as a designer, it's easy for you to start falling into the same patterns day in and day out. But by stepping out of your comfort zone, you're not only experimenting with new things, you're allowing yourself to grow and new skills to develop.
When you grow, so do those creative juices. After all, web design is fun! What's the use in copying the same code over and over again?
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