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Energy, Comfort, and Personal Growth: Managing Comfort Zones

Philip A. Christensen
4 min readOct 20, 2023

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self improvement, life, life lesson, inspiration, Productivity

We have often heard about the magic elixir of success. He seems to be “stepping out of his comfort zone”. Those who can affirm this are seekers. They are signs of success, material wealth, and personal fulfillment.

To me, this is an acceptable statement. It’s about choosing self-improvement while avoiding the underlying problem. This problem involves an inner conflict between the subconscious and the conscious mind. An opposition between the desire to be safe and the desire for better.

People feel guilty for not trying hard enough. We don’t know who told them what trying hard enough means. Must one work 7/7 and 24/24? Must they become a millionaire by the age of 20?

The Comfort Zone

Being in the comfort zone may mean that you are in a familiar and predictable environment where you feel comfortable and can conserve energy. This comfort zone can be essential for recuperating and regenerating personal resources. When you have enough energy, you feel better prepared to take action and face…

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Philip A. Christensen
Philip A. Christensen

Written by Philip A. Christensen

Author and coach, I write for ambitious solopreneurs, creative freelancers, and overwhelmed leaders who want to know how to deal with their self-sabotage.

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