You know that remaining in your comfort zone is basically a psychic crime, right? Like, only losers do that. Successful people are out there pushing boundaries and loving life. Bummer that, by definition, they have to spend their entire time in discomfort, but whatever. Who needs comfort when you've got self-actualisation?
Sorry pals, but this is all daft nonsense. Join your Imperfectionist friend for some truth bombs about comfort zones and a guilt-free pass to tossing that stick that you've been using to beat yourself.
06/09/23 • 17 min
The Academic Imperfectionist - #63: In defence of your comfort zone
Transcript
Comfort zones get a bad rap. Here's why.
You’re listening to The Academic Imperfectionist. I’m Dr Rebecca Roache. I’m a coach and a philosopher at the University of London, and week by week I’ll be drawing on philosophical analysis and coaching insights to help you dump perfectionism and flourish on your own terms.
Hey friends. How are you doing? I’m a bit .. rough. Sniffly and croaky. Last week I was rushing to meet a cluster of deadlines, which I managed (yay me), but then I
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