Stepping outside my comfort zone this week was actually a lot of fun.
I had all the steps covered, just like I wrote about on Tuesday, but I was still very anxious. So, I added one more little trick…
I decided that for one day I would be an actress and let go of any self-consciousness. I wouldn’t think about what I looked like, or how I sounded. I would walk and talk, ask questions, take notes, make observations and interact with the hotel staff and management as if I was someone they couldn’t wait to do business with.
Guess what, it worked.
Just like an actress though, I was well prepared for my role. I had done my research, I knew what I was looking for and what I wanted to ask. Plus, I had company. Barbara Winter was with me. And, if I do say so myself, we made quite a team.
As things continue to move forward I’ll keep you updated.
Tonight, though, I am relaxing and just hanging out. This is the reward part of stepping outside your comfort zone, and it is just as important to the process as all the others.
The reward, overall good feelings you get and the boost to your self esteem, all make stepping outside your comfort zone fun, and an almost addictive activity.
It’s like my favorite Yogi, Baron Baptiste, says: “Fake it until you make it and you will make it!”.
I’m so happy and excited for you Miss Sandy!
Big hugs!