Child Psychology

» redback - Warm n fuzzy

I get a sense we each have overlapping comfort zones. While you hope to snuggle down and stay within them, outside influences may intervene so I like to think while ever I have some say in my destiny I will opt for the earlier less painful decision if necessary, rather than wait for the one needing surgery almost. And what's the worst thing to happen to me anyway?

My experience is that applying for jobs and leaving jobs got easier after the first and 2nd time etc. When I look back now and see my "track record", the period between jobs got less and less...and sometimes this was within the same employer. I survived to retirement OK. In fact, it all facilitated my early retirement because of the confidence to make such a decision.

The other thing was that I deliberately took myself out of my comfort zone. I could argue with the boss or admit errors as freely.

I joke that I only change address every 13 years whether I need to or not. Well, I'm a retired homeowner now...this is clearly a 'comfort zone' for me. But I find I'm less attached to this 3rd house as I was to my first house so I suspect given all the rental moves etc, this zone will be pliable enough.

Another permanent live-in relationship at my age? Getting back into private transport? For a number of strong reasons, I know these areas include some loss...and maybe some anxiety if I push the envelope. While my insight about them is great, I'm comfortable enough to bear the risks. A life less perfect?

Within suite101? While it may not be so obvious, my participation in some of the spiritual topics takes me out of my comfort zone. But I'm not ashamed to show my limitations.

Practice makes perfect, eh?

-- posted by redback