Discomfort is part of the growth process...
Sometimes discomfort is a signal to us that something needs to change or is about to change. Discomfort plays a huge role in your personal development, you can't grow without it...
Happy New Month,
At times life can get really uncomfortable. You might start feeling down, uneasy, and possibly depressed. Sometimes discontent or dissatisfaction is a signal to us that something needs to change or is about to change. They say the more losses you take the closer you are to a win, this isn’t just some motivational jargon but the actual truth. The more you lose, the more lessons you learn. The more you lose the more you’re also trying, and as they say, the more you try the luckier you get.
When we are uncomfortable, it’s a sign that we are starting a growth process. When you’re going through a rough patch, you start to notice that certain things don’t excite you as much as before, for example, the thought of partying doesn’t excite you, and you might be growing apart from certain people. You are now uncomfortable with some things you formally accepted in your life before.
Discomfort is two types of feelings, the feeling that you need to stop something or you need to keep going. You need discernment to know which is which.
Discomfort can come from avoiding difficult situations or conversations. For example, there might be a conversation with a friend or loved one you’ve been avoiding but as time goes on the more uncomfortable you become. There could be something we’ve been tolerating in our lives for a while and we need to put an end to it immediately. The idea of doing so seems very uncomfortable. Once you do the uncomfortable, the burden is lifted and you will feel much better.
When you are starting a new or different phase of life and you’re stepping into the unknown. The fear of letting go of what we know for something new can be very uncomfortable. It is important to face this discomfort head-on and push yourself to grow despite feeling uncomfortable. This will strengthen and make you a much better person.
“Growth is uncomfortable; you have to embrace the discomfort if you want to expand.” Jonathan Majors
Being in uncomfortable and unfamiliar situations triggers the part of your brain that releases dopamine. That part of your brain is only activated when you see or experience completely new things. You need to get past that feeling of fear, so you can grow and benefit from that discomfort.
If you’re feeling down, depressed, or unable to concentrate. Sometimes it could just be a lack of dopamine in your body that’s making you feel this way. Dopamine is known as the “feel-good” hormone. It gives you a sense of pleasure. It also gives you the motivation to do something when you're feeling pleasure. Dopamine is part of your reward system, keep doing the uncomfortable things to build up your dopamine levels.
Discomfort plays a huge role in your personal development. It improves your performance, creativity, and learning in the long run. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You cannot grow without it.
Have a great week!