I Love Living in My Comfort Zone

Hi.

I just watched Hitman on Netflix. It's a fun movie. 

At the beginning of the movie, the characters, a teacher and his students, discuss the topic of comfort zones. As typical as it sounds, the teacher encourages his students to put themselves out there, take risks, and get out of their comfort zones, because life is short. Shortly after, it shows how the teacher's life is simple and plain, which is him living in his comfort zone - nothing like he encourages his students. He states that he loves that simple and plain life.

Reflecting on that scene made me remember one lady boss who questioned my choice to work in the government sector at a young age. In her opinion, it was a missed opportunity because the young generation should explore the challenging world instead and only settle for comfort when they're older or at retirement age like she did.

It made me reflect on my ordinary life, living in my comfort zone. I still remember the struggle every time I changed to a new job. I needed a period to adjust to the work environment, the people and the house I lived in. It was not easy for me as an introvert, especially when I was shifting to my current job - transitioning from a regular employee to a team leader, and then doing my part-time Masters study while working. It was hard. Now that I finished my Masters study and living a comfortable life for almost two years, I think I love this life. I love living in my comfort zone.

Some people love to explore challenges and adventures in life. But some people might be afraid, or not really afraid, but more to have a preference to live a quiet and simple life. Both life has their own pros and cons. It's true that if you go for a challenging and adventurous life, you might encounter a great life opportunity. But I think it's also not wrong to live on the safe side, and not take risks because living in your comfort zone was never a missed opportunity, but rather an opportunity to live with peace of mind.

Do you tend to get out of your comfort zone or prefer living in your comfort zone like me?

Till then,

Lya.