your comfort zone. Wikipedia defines a comfort zone as: a "plateau" one that describes a set of behaviors that have become comfortable, without creating a sense of risk or anxiety.
A comfort zone is a necessary part of life. We all need space to feel safe and secure, and most of us don't want to be/can't be challenging ourselves every second of every day. However, I think it is equally important to push the boundaries of comfort and take a risk. Many of you do this every time you come on one of our trips. What I find fascinating about comfort zone "pushing," if you will, is how different that it for every single person. Meaning, the thing that pushes me out of my comfort zone is totally different than what pushes Marian out of hers, or you out of yours.
On my recent trips to Bulgaria and Greece, this really hit home as I watched everyone challenge herself in ways I may or may not have thought of as risk-taking, but were clearly stretching boundaries. It became a bit of a joke, but we started to cheer to going outside of your comfort zone. Sleeping under the stars; living with lost luggage; admitting fear about climbing a peak; climbing a peak; eating new foods; riding a chair lift; feeling really ill; learning a new language; camping without a bathroom; going without strong coffee; participating in water fights; learning to share pieces of yourself with others; and so on.
Whether small or large, fun or scary, once in an entire week, or every single day - the amount that we are challenged on an adventure travel trip (or in life) is up to us. I know for me, the amount of joy I get from a trip is also related to what ways I have challenged myself as well. The biggest thing to remember is that we are all different. Stretch yourself - you might learn just how expandable you are. And, celebrate your successes.--Deb
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