Like walking a tightrope, moving out of your comfort zone can seem like a gamble. But genuine fulfillment only takes place when you’re willing to take that risk.

It's easy to demonize your comfort zone as the thing keeping you away from all your big, shiny, terrifying goals - god knows I've done it - but your comfort zone itself is not inherently bad.

My conclusion: Before I made this major move I had allowed myself, on many occasions, to step out of my comfort zone—sometimes because I had to, sometimes to try new things, and sometimes to ...

JB: Step out of your comfort zone. You’re never too old to meet someone new. Volunteer. Go to a coffee shop instead of having coffee at home. If you’re feeling alone, you’re not the only one.

Imagine yourself in a circle—your very own comfort zone. There you are warm, safe and cozy. However, if that circle is small, you cannot move around a whole lot.