Can we, please, all agree that we love our comfort zone and we bask in our routines?

I know that most people tend to try to break out of their comfort zones and plenty of psychologists suggest that our comfort zones are not something to stay in for long, but we have to admit that most of us find solace and peace in there. Surely, we miss out on a lot of adventures that could possibly lead to self evolvement. I am one of those people and if you are reading this, I am sure your are too.

Personally, I can’t remember the last time my therapist did not say to me that I need to break out of my comfort zone. I am one of those people who like to live their lives vivaciously one minute (hence the name of the blog) and the want to lock themselves into their room the other minute. I am mostly a rather introverted person. However, there is a project that’ s been going on in my life the last few weeks that I feel I want to share with you all.

If you know me, you know that I like to work with lists. Each morning, I make a list of things I want to do in my Notion page and I try to get things done before the day ends. Obviously not in a stressful manner, I just feel like I have so many things to do daily that I want to make sure that I have spend the day trying to resolve the majority of tasks I set upon myself. My latest list is on going and each day I fill it with something I would never do or something I would, most likely, try to get away from.

Have you ever been at this point in your life that you think you haven’t achieved anything? To the point where your therapist makes you write down all the things you’ve down throughout the week/month/year. It’s something like that. Every time I have an idea of something my normal self would never feel like doing, I push myself to do it and write it down. Short, simple, one phrase write downs where I can just go back to whenever I feel like this isn’t working. I refer from writing about my feelings during those tasks, mainly because I also keep a diary so I will write them down there anyway.

So far, I have done at least seven major things I would never do and the everything begun with the simplest habit of all. Changing the route of going to work. Sounds silly, right? Well, for a person who has its life in boxes (mentally) this is a big deal and from the minute I did it, I felt like I could do anything I wanted. When you realize you can actually do whatever you want in life- so long as you are not a danger to those around you- things change rapidly in your mind. Our minds dictate our every move, so imagine if you were actually at the point where you feel free to make your own decisions without having to question them or have other people question them. Sound ideal, right?

Who told me about this project? Myself.

No, a therapist didn’t have to sit me down and propose something like this. It was a very personal decision that I made after having some time with myself, after a nervous breakdown when I felt like I could do so much more with my life. You could say it was a desicion based on emotions at the spur of the moment, but not the kind where you do something extremely drastic. It’s all a matter of POV and character. I know myself and I know that for me to get moving a spark up my life I need to do some changes, big and small at the same time. Being overwhelmed and maybe feeling a bit lost at times is only natural. That happens when you want to be free.

Would I urge you to try it out? Well, yes. This is partly the reason why I fel like writing this post. Besides the fact I haven’t posted anything on Thoughts for a while, I actually feel like this would be a good thing for many of you out there who feel stuck and trapped even at their own comfort zone. There is nothing to be ashamed of, we’ve all been there.

Take out your phones, go to notes or whatever app you have for writing things down and start creating your own list. No, don’t make it like tasks. Write them down only after you’ve done them. 4

Go get lunch by yourself. Write it down.

Go on a shopping spree alone. Write it down.

Visit a museum with that friend you haven’t seen in so long. Write it down.

Begin reading that book you’ve been thinkin about. Write it down.

Have that uncomfortable conversation you’ve been avoiding. Write it down.

From the simplest of tasks to the most complicated ones, never shy away from an opportunity of creating a totally different life. I am, actually, reading my own words as I am writing them down for you. We are all in the same boat here. Let’s hold each others hands and take a leap of faith. I am right here with you.

Thanks for reading!

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