The members of Connect: Professional Women's Network share simple tips to get our of your comfort zone. Learn more and visit the Connect group on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/womenconnect.

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Advice from the women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network
Out of Bounds: How to
Leave Your Comfort Zone

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“Travel to a foreign country. It will reawaken your creativity. When you come
back, you will feel recharged and ready to face new challenges. If you can't travel,
then meet new people from abroad.” Gisselle Aguirre, Healthcare professional

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“The best way I have found to conquer my fears is to learn more about them. Used
to be afraid of spiders and snakes until I did more research on the subjects. Once I
understood more about what I was afraid of, it became easier to get past the fear.”
Laura Downing, Housecleaning professional

4. “As the old Nike slogan used to say "Just do it!". Trying to psych myself into
doing something new or difficult just adds unnecessary mental pressure.
Also, it helps to make trying new things a habit.” Jessica Collier, Internet
Marketing Administrator

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“I write a to-do-list with
goals. Some are to get out
of my comfort zone.After
you do a few
uncomfortable things, you
are much more capable
than you realize.” Pat Pilla,
Owner, Chee Bonnet

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“I have used simple (and powerful) things like moving my watch to a different wrist;
using my non-dominant hand; rearranging my office; shifting the time of day I do
activities, etc. Those kinds of changes loosen patterns and contribute to a greater
sense of fluidity, making stepping beyond a comfort zone, not only easier, but more
likely.” Sharon Colby, Organizational Development Professional

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“A long time ago, a mentor told me to 'act as if I can' - attitude is half the
battle! I am also a big believer in 'Don't believe everything you think!' It is
rarely as scary to do something new as we make ourselves believe it is!”
Joanne Sardini, General Manager

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out of your comfort zone?
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