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How to step out of your ‘Comfort Zone’ (for the better)?

And why being in a ‘comfort zone’ is not always a happy place to be.

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I was in the same job for almost five years.

Was I happy? Yes.

Was I earning well? Pretty much, okay!

Was I learning anything new? Not really.

But, I was in my comfort zone.

What is a comfort zone, you ask?

A comfort zone is more like a situation where one feels safe or at ease.

I was familiar with everyone and everything, and everyone knew me.

I was doing the same tasks day-in and day-out.

I had really good friends at my workplace that made my day pass like a breeze.

But, was I growing? Not really.

My supervisor was a micro-manager. But, I used to keep up with her because I was comfortable.

Though my work consisted of routine tasks, I continued doing it without realizing that I had been stuck for almost five years.

I was over-achieving my…