Unmasking the Comfort Trap: 3 Steps to a Bold New Life

As we head into the New Year…

We’ve all heard that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again — yet expecting different results. (PS — this wasn’t Einstein)

We read this and nod our heads in agreement.

And yet, how many people are living their own version of Groundhog Day but wishing their lives were different?

Complacency is the silent killer of dreams.

Nothing new, exciting, or bold will ever be born from complacency.

Here’s the catch:

Dreams require discomfort.

Our brains are wired to avoid discomfort.

Complacency is cozy and comfortable.

Complacency is a pattern; it’s life on autopilot — existing but not truly living.

Fortunately, patterns are meant to be broken.

These 3 steps will help you break free from complacency:

1. Track Your Daily Activities:

You can’t manage what you can’t see. Track everything you do in a day for a week. You want to identify what your work week looks like and what your weekend looks like.