5 Natural Remedies For Headaches

March 29, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

man with headache

 Nothing slows you down quite like a headache.                       And the pain can be intense.

 

 

There are various approaches to headaches, but GenuLines wants you to know about some natural ways to get relief. 

 

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5 Natural Remedies For Headaches

Headaches can be quite painful. Often times they can leave you down for the count.
 
You want to head for the medicine cabinet. Instead, why not consider these all-natural remedies the next time you have a headache.
 
Here are some of the best non-drug remedies for the three most common types of headaches.
 
Tension Headaches
Of the three main types of headaches, tension headaches are the most common. The muscles contract and it feels like something is squeezing your head.
 
The pain can run from one ear to the other and back around. Tension headaches are usually caused by a lack of sleep and/or stress.
 
Natural Remedies For Tension Headaches:
 
Ginger Tea
You can find fresh ginger at your grocery store. Crush no more than an inch of ginger and put it in a pot of boiling water.
 
This home remedy will help reduce inflammation and ease your headache. It works much like, if not better than an aspirin and is a completely natural plant-based remedy.
 
Peppermint Oil
Many health stores sell peppermint oil. Apply it to your hairline.
 
The cooling sensation created by the oil will help relax the muscles in your head and neck.
 
Cluster Headaches
Those who suffer from cluster headaches often describe it as an ice pick in the head. This is because the pain is very concentrated and it feels like someone is stabbing them in the head.
 
Cluster headaches usually occur over a cluster of days. That’s where they get their name.
 
They’re most common in the winter.
 
Natural Remedies For Cluster Headaches:
 
Capsaicin Cream
Cayenne pepper is the main ingredient in Capsaicin cream. Put a dab on your finger and apply it to the inside of your nostril.
 
Be sure to place it on the side where you are experiencing the pain. Once applied the cream goes to work by blocking pain signals.
 
Chlorophyll Supplements
Plants use chlorophyll for photosynthesis. This turns carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen.
 
Chlorophyll supplements promote the flow of oxygen to cells. And they protect the cells from oxidation damage.
 
They can also help with cluster headaches. And they give you a natural energy boost.
 
Migraine Headaches
Last but not least, we’ll cover migraine headaches. Migraine headaches can send you to bed, unable to move for extended periods of time.
 
Migraines cause a throbbing pain to occur on one side of your head. In some cases, they can even cause nausea.
 
As a result of the pain, individuals are usually sensitive to light and sound.

All In The Family? 

Migraines can be genetic and run in certain families. And women are three times more likely to have them than their male counterparts.
 
Some studies say a mix-up in nerve signals is to blame. Instead of interpreting them for what they are, the brain picks them up as pain.
 
Natural Remedies For Migraine Headaches:
 
Acupressure Massage
Acupressure massage has been around for hundreds of years. It is an ancient Chinese healing method that applies pressure at certain points on the body.
 
The pressure helps relieve pain.
 
Feverfew
Feverfew is an herbal supplement that comes from the sunflower family. Tests in clinical trials showed great results.
 
And it’s been effective for migraines.
 
Feverfew works by decreasing inflammation and lessening pressure on the nerves.
 As a result, the migraine starts to subside.
 
Changing Your Diet
Changing your diet is one remedy that helps all headaches no matter what type.
 
Start paying close attention to the foods you consume on a daily basis. Keeping a journal and jotting down everything you eat for at least 7 days is helpful.
 
You can track any specific foods that cause you to have an adverse reaction. Once you identify a pattern, you’ll know which foods to take out of your diet.
 

Some foods known to trigger headaches include:

 
• Wine
• Caffeine
• Cheese
• Cold Cuts
 
Skipping meals also causes headaches because your blood sugar levels drop.
The best way to prevent this is to make it a point to always eat your meals on time and never let hunger lead to a headache.
 
JohnK 3-29-2021
 
Stick figure hears about headacheOverheard: “Some people spend the day in complaining of a headache, and the night in drinking the wine that gives it”
                         ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
 
 
 
 
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5 Ways To Better Handle Constructive Criticism

March 22, 2021 Uncategorized No comments
You don’t like hearing criticism. But sometimes it helps to know you need to improve in some areas. 
 
There are ways for more sensitive types to get this message, and today GenuLines will show you. 

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5 Ways To Better Handle Constructive Criticism

The finger of criticismDo you often feel offended when someone tries to give you advice on how to better do something? Or how to handle a certain situation?
 
 
Does it bother you when someone at work points out your need for improvement?
If you do find yourself not being able to stomach a few good words of advice…
 
Accept That You Cannot Receive Constructive Criticism
If you do not accept something, you will never feel the need to change it.
 
Acceptance is the first and most important step toward criticism. Write Down What You Are Receiving Criticism For Why are you receiving criticism? How will writing it down help you?
 
• It shows how making changes can help you on a deeper level
 
• You can go back and see what you need to change if you find yourself reverting back to your old habits
 
• A written record can help you to progress in the long term as a result of fixing the problem when it occurs
 
Listen and Think
Don’t jump to conclusions when you’re receiving constructive criticism. But do LISTEN!
 
By listening, you are forming a good habit. This will make you easier to work with.
 
And it will also improve your communication skills. This is crucial.
 
By “thinking,” you can get a better understanding of your actions. It’ll make the correction process a lot easier and it will make more sense to you.
 
Get Opinions From Others
If you’re in a situation where many people are offering you constructive criticism, it may be time to let go of your ego. Consider others’ advice. It may help you to see what you’ve been doing
 
Open up to the suggestions of others and know that they’re only trying to help you become more productive.
 
Try It!
Putting your constructive criticism into action might surprise you. Often, we get defensive if we don’t agree with something.
 
But the best thing to do is to realize that making adjustments can improve the quality of our efforts.
Trying doesn’t hurt and it may show you a better way of doing something.
 
Learn To Handle Constructive Criticism
It is in your (And everyone else’s) best interest to be receptive to constructive criticism. This is how many of us learn and become the best versions of ourselves.
 
Constructive criticism is an important part of your personal growth.
 
JohnK 3-22-2021
 
Stick figure hears about criticismOverheard: “The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”
                             ~ Norman Vincent Peale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How To Get Into The Habit Of Walking More

March 15, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Was a walking regimen one of your New Year resolutions? Has that resolution gone down the memory hole? 

Check out these GenuLines suggestions for taking the “steps” to get up and going. 

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How To Get Into The Habit Of Walking More

 

How To Get Into The Habit Of Walking More

The human body is capable of miles and miles of walking. Yet, in modern society, we spend most of our time sitting down.

 That’s not good for our bodies. It leads to a range of health issues.
 
A daily walk might head off these problems. Of course, that’s easier said than done.
 
walking path sign
 
 
Give up your seat
Most of us sit for our work. We eat sitting down.
 
And to be honest all we want to do when we come home from work is plop down on the couch for a Netflix marathon until bedtime.
 
This presents a challenge. But a walking habit is a good one.
 
Kind of like the habit of brushing our teeth twice a day or taking out the trash on Tuesdays. Once it’s a well-ingrained habit, it won’t be as much of a challenge to make sure we go for a walk each day.
 
Your path
You can start by finding a walking route you enjoy. Your favorite walk may offer beautiful vistas.
 
But if it’s a 30-minute drive there and back, you’ll be less likely to do it every single day. Instead, save that particular walk for the weekends.
 
Then come up with something convenient and pleasant for your everyday walking routine. If you can, find a route in your own neighborhood so you can leave right from your front door.
 
Taking the same route every day helps form that habit. It’s also encouraging to notice that you can walk the same loop faster or with less effort over time.
 
You’re steadily getting stronger and fitter.
 
Incentives
Listening to your favorite music, podcast, or audiobooks is also helpful. It’ll make the time go by faster and give you something else to look forward to.
 
You can even use your favorite media as a way to bribe yourself to go for your daily walk. Let’s say you have a couple of podcasts you enjoy.
 
Save them for your walks and only let yourself listen to them while you’re walking. It’s a great incentive to get out there even on days when you’re not feeling it.
 
Group Walks
Finally, consider walking with other people. Find a walking group in your area, or talk a friend or neighbor into becoming your walking buddy.
 
Not only is it more fun to walk when you have someone to talk to, it also has some built-in accountability. You won’t want to skip a walking workout when you know that other people are waiting for you to join them.
 
Give these tips a try. They’ll help you make your daily walk an integral part of your health, your fitness, and your life.
 
JohnK 3-15-2021
 
stick figure man hears about walkingOverheard: “All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking”
                             ~Friedrich Nietzsche
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The True Impact of Addiction

March 8, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Society is struggling with addictions of various types. We think of it as harming the individual. 

But as GenuLines will show you, the effects of addiction have far-reaching consequences. 

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The True Impact of Addiction

man with addictionPeople with addictions often assume that their dependency won’t harm others. But addiction can harm you and your community.
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Physical Harm –
Most additions have something to do with drugs, food, or other substances. These can harm your physical health.
 
And sometimes the physical health of those around you. For example, second-hand cigarette smoke harms anyone around it.
 
And the chemicals left behind on surfaces also continue to do harm.
 
* Your Career –
Addiction gets in the way of your work life, even if you think it’s not. You won’t be as productive as others and you’ll call in sick more often.
 
And if you think no one knows what’s going on, guess again.
 
* Emotional Toll –
Dependency on something bad for you makes you feel powerless to stop it. The guilt can be worse than anything.
 
*Hurting Your Finances –
You spend money that’s not in your budget, whether it’s for gambling or cocaine. Even a coffee habit might impact your finances.
 
* Your Freedom –
You could base all your choices on whether you can have that thing you’re addicted to or not. At some point, you avoid social activities.
 
And you stick to places that can let you better engage in your addiction.
 
* Romantic Relationships –
Addiction requires lying and deception. When your partners find out, they’re usually not too happy about it.
 
They might break up the relationship. Or if they’re also damaged, they may stay in it and you’ll both be miserable.
 
* Friendships –
Challenges to your friendships will be a lot like those in your love life. (Though much faster)
 
Friends will lose interest in you with drama in your life. They may love you, but they’re powerless to help.
 
* Harming Those You Don’t Even Know –
Your habit can harm others even if you don’t know them. For example, driving under the influence.
 
Or going bankrupt due to gambling debts. Both contribute to problems in your community.
 
* Impact on Your Community –
A community struggling with addiction will become less desirable to live in. The people who can do so will leave.
 
If you see yourself in any of this get professional help. Especially for physical or emotional issues.
 
You can develop good habits to replace bad ones. The solution might be as clear as cleaning up some bad habits.
 
JohnK 3-8-2021
 
Stick figure hears about addictionOverheard: “My recovery must come first so that everything I love in life doesn’t have to come last”
                           ~Anonymous
 
 
 
 
Article image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay 
 
 
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Know Your Normal vs. Abnormal Memory Changes

March 1, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Your memory can fade as the years pass. And it’s important to know when that loss becomes something serious. 

It’s an important subject and today GenuLines is showing you when there’s cause for concern.  

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Know Your Normal vs. Abnormal Memory Changes 

Memory stickAs you age you may notice some memory loss. Your kids remember things while you struggle at times.
 
These changes can occur as your focus bends in so many different directions. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For example, working parents get overwhelmed remembering all the appointments for the family. A calendar works well here.
 
This is an example of a normal memory problem.  
 
There are also biological reasons for forgetfulness. Changes in the brain can bring mild memory impairments. 
 
The ability to process information and to react to it slows, as does the ability to multi-task.  But a little more effort to learn and remember new things as you age is still possible.  
 
But not all cognitive and biological changes are the same. For example, abnormal cognitive changes can occur due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
 
Here are seven ways to identify normal forgetfulness from abnormal forgetfulness:
 
1. The passage of time  
The passing of time is often to blame for decreased memory in normal aging.  If you don’t think about particular memories often you may forget them. 
 
It’s the same with details surrounding the event.  This is normal. 
 
The more you recall the easier you’ll retain them. So if you don’t use those memories, you lose them.  
 
But abnormal forgetfulness is when you cannot recall recent events. Things like what you ate for breakfast or who visited you that day.   
 
2. Stressful events
If you try to recall events from a stressful time in your life it’s likely due to normal memory lapses.  During times of stress, your brain has a harder time storing information.  
 
3. Repetition  
Telling your daughter the same story in two weeks is more likely due to normal forgetfulness. But telling her the same story during a visit lasting thirty minutes is not normal.  
 
4. Date
Normal forgetfulness includes not remembering the exact date. Someone with abnormal memory will not even know what year it is.
 
5. Self-care abilities  
A good range of memory for your age range can include remembering to wash and dress yourself. To eat. To go to the grocery store.
 
And to take your medications, though you may need to use a pillbox as a reminder.
 
Not remembering how to do these tasks or even that they need done is abnormal.
 
6. Familiarity
You can get lost in unfamiliar locations, such as when you’re visiting a new area of your city.  What’s not normal is to get lost and not remember familiar things.
 
These include your own neighborhood or your family members.
 
7. Frustration levels
Normal forgetfulness isn’t likely to make you angry when reminded about something. Abnormal reactions to this include denial, anger, and defensiveness.
 
Other bad reactions can come when you test someone’s memory for dates, places, and more.  They may even accuse you of stealing something that they lost and cannot locate.  
 
JohnK 3-1-2021
 
Stick figure hears about memoryOverheard: “Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things”
                              ~Cicero
 
 
 
 
 
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Can a Pessimist Become An Optimist?

February 23, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

If you’re an optimist you may live by the old “glass is half-full” theory. But if you’re a pessimist and your glass is “half-empty” you may not be okay with this. 

You can work on switching mindsets, and GenuLines has some suggestions on making your mental “U-turn.”

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Can a Pessimist Become An Optimist?

Optimist Smiley Face BallSome of us are born with sunny dispositions. Others are prone to negativity.

 
 
 
 
Many factors come into play:
 
*Childhood experiences
*Temperament
*Environment
*Economic status
*Genetic predisposition
 
These can play into a pessimistic attitude. But there is one factor that may have the power to transform those reasons – the power of choice.
 
Optimism as a Choice
Someone with a negative mindset might view negative circumstances as all or nothing. A catastrophic event,
 
But those in the positive camp look at the negatives and assess their choices. They then go on to make the best decision in their control.
 
Plus, their positive mindset can bring them a more constructive and useful attitude.
 
How a Pessimist can become More Optimistic
 
Brain Training
While changing any part of our personality is never easy, it is doable. An individual must want it though.
 
Try telling a pessimist their attitude can change their outlook and thus change their life. Now expect a cynical response.
 
But if their decision is their own there’s more chance of success. Especially if the person is trying to find purpose or more joy in life.
 
Focus
What you focus on expands. Always focusing on what is wrong and what does not work is a surefire way to get more of the same.
 
Most everything can and does go wrong. There are plenty of positive circumstances in life to focus on:
 
What does go right in your life?
Counting your blessings
What do you have to be grateful for?
What does work?
 
Perception
Can adversity can contain some semblance of a silver lining? Will a pessimist view an ending as a beginning or as a lesson learned?
 
Can a pessimist find the deeper meaning instead of looking through a negative lens?
 
Internalizing
It’s best not to make the circumstances personal. In other words, what if something happened only because it happened and not because of “bad luck?”
 
Moving away from the woe-is-me way of thinking opens the door to a broader view.
 
Storytelling
Another way to subdue negative thinking is through stories. A pessimist will say they have no luck.
 
Everything always happens to them. Everybody else gets to get what they want.
 
Something happened because something happened – no story attached.
 
Changing your focus and perception. Don’t internalize.
 
Tell yourself a new story. See the glass as half-full and bring more optimism into your life.
 
JohnK 2-23-2021
 
stick man hears about optimistsOverheard: “Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable”
                          ~Voltaire
 
 
 
 
 
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Is Your Money Mindset Setting You Up for Failure?

February 15, 2021 Uncategorized No comments
You feel you can trust your mindset when you begin a new endeavor. But is there a devil in the details?
 
We’re looking down the road in this GenuLines report on how your money attitude might set you up for a crash. 
 

Is Your Money Mindset Setting You Up for Failure?

dollars for money mindsetYou want to make more money. You see the lavish lifestyles of celebrities and other famous people.
 
You’d like to have some of that for yourself. But, is your drive for money blinding you to the important things in your life?
 
 
 
It’s often said that if you do something you love, the money will follow. That can happen if you approach whatever you love with passion.
 
Then again, if making money is your driving force, how will you do that? You’re likely to chase the dollar from one job to the next or from one opportunity to the next.
 
You’ll get seduced by false offers of riches. Over time, you’ll look back and see how little you accomplished.
 
You may be successful in the short term. You’ll get that extra dollar from a new job or you’ll squeeze a quick buck from your business.
 
But, you’ll keep searching for more money.
 
 
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Experience

It’s possible that if you lack the experience at your new job you won’t be able to handle it. In other words, you didn’t give your previous level enough time to develop a foundation.
 
You jumped ahead, and now you’re unclear what to do. It’s a concept known as the Peter Principle, named after the person who came up with the idea, Peter Drucker.
 
Money isn’t as important as a lot of folks believe. For instance, what good is having a high-paying job when you have to work 80-90 hours a week?
 
What kind of life is that?
 
Many people who do this, look back at their lives and wonder why they did it. While they may have a lot of money when they get older, they might end up quite unhappy.
 
Or the workload needed to reach your goal gets you to an early grave. In that case the money they earned is useless.
 
If you are happy with what you are doing, money becomes a secondary priority. People do need money to live, and you shouldn’t settle for working for less than you’re worth.
 
Get to the point where you can balance a decent amount of money with doing something that you enjoy. Then expect to live a more satisfying life.
 
JohnK 2-15-2021
 
Stick figure hears about motneyOverheard: There is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.
                                ~Marlene Dietrich
 
 
 
 
 
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Kick Your Procrastination to The Curb

February 8, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Procrastination leaves you with questions. Maybe you wonder where the time went, and eventually where the years went. 

So today GenuLines looks at how time and opportunities slip away, and some ways you can change this. 

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Kick Your Procrastination to The Curb

Procrastination is a thief. It will rob you of precious minutes and hours before you realize they’re gone.
 
You put off the task you intended to complete today. There was good reason to do it, but right now you can’t remember why.
 
Procrastination comes in many disguises. Sometimes it’s called rationalization.
 
You didn’t get started on that project because the weather was too hot. Or you didn’t have all the parts to finish the job.
 
You can always come up with good reasons to delay a project.
 
Procrastination as a habit
When you put off correcting this it becomes your constant companion. You find ways to delay a task because there are other things more important to do.
 
bee doing procrastinationThere are lots of excuses.
 
Like checking your email. Playing an on-line game.
 
Or turning on the TV to see if you’re missing something interesting.
 
 
 
 
You have to recognize a real reason you delay as opposed to an excuse not to do something you don’t want to do. Ask yourself if that job needs to get done. and if your answer is yes then get it done and then reward yourself for a victory over procrastination.
 
When the job is complete, step back and assess what you’ve done to see if it was worth the time and effort. Could be you were procrastinating for good reason, but that’s rarely the case.
 
Lack of direction can cause you to procrastinate because you’re not sure what to do next.

Disorganization

This could be the father of procrastination. Get organized with a to-do list, putting the most urgent at the top.
 
Make a deal with yourself that you cannot do anything else until you finish at least one thing on the list. You can make giant strides with tiny steps.
 
Big projects can be daunting whether you’re writing a book or building a house. Break them into sections.
 
A small manageable task is much more palatable than trying to swallow the entire project. No matter how small the success it’s another step toward completion.
 
Decide what needs done and do it. Even if it’s done wrong at least you’ve done something.
 
Indecision
Indecision can cause major delays in both your business and personal life. It’s easier to make a decision if you make a list of project pros and cons.
 
Once you have a clear direction, your mind clears and the way opens up.
 
Fear of failure can cause procrastination. But, the failure lies in never getting started.
 
Difficult and dreaded tasks are rarely as bad as they seem at the beginning. Stop procrastinating today.
 
Don’t put it off until tomorrow.
 
JohnK 1-8-2021
 
stick figure man hears about procrastinationOverheard:  “Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement”
                                  .~ Henry Miller
 
 
 
Article image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay 
 
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Find the Source of Your Motivation

February 1, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Lack of motivation can throw cold water on the best of plans. So let GenuLines help keep you on the path toward realizing exactly what you want in life. 

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Find the Source of Your Motivation

You get your work assignment. You know what you have to do.
 
You’ve got to get started – but somehow, you lack the motivation to get off square one.
 
Success won’t be had without motivation.

Where’s the source of your motivation?

man thinking about motivationWhere can you turn for the inspiration that will propel you forward? We’re all different and we’re all motivated by different things.
 
You may get motivated by visualizing completion of the task and reaching the goal. There may be a job promotion in it for you and a bigger paycheck.
 
 
Or you want to finish another chapter in the book you’re writing, or you look to lose five pounds by the end of the week. Seeing the goal in your mind could motivate you toward success.

Visualize completion

Never lose sight of your ultimate goal. Know you’re going to get what you deserve and push forward with renewed motivation.
 
You know that success is not only an option but is a real fact. Keep this in mind and motivation comes easier.
 
Preparation 
Motivation without the skills to achieve your goals is not enough. If you know you’re lacking something to move forward motivation is hard to summon.
 
Knowledge fuels motivation, and to a lesser extent, so does persistence.
 
Change your environment
New surroundings often give you a renewed outlook on your life. It can be something simple.
 
Put a new plant in your home or office, hang a new picture or open the curtains and let in the light.
 
This also includes surrounding yourself with positive people. When you’re around positive and successful friends their attitude rubs off on you.
 
You absorb their energy. But you’ll also absorb the energy of negative people or depressing surroundings.
 
Other methods
Find the source of your motivation and re-evaluate your tasks. Brainstorm and look for new information.
 
You can do this by taking a break. Go for a walk, exercise, work in the yard or relax with an inspirational book.
 
Using your brain in different ways will stimulate it. And stimulation leads to motivation.
 
Do something for others
When we do for others we find motivation within ourselves. Many times the way to achieve your goal is to assist others in reaching theirs.
 
Seek to serve and you’ll become energized and motivated when people rely on you. Disappoint them and you disappoint yourself – and you’re not going to let that happen, are you?
 
Listen
Some find a motivational source by talking or reading aloud to themselves. Keep an inspirational book handy at all times.
 
When you actually hear the positive affirmations they become more effective.
 
Motivation comes from many different sources. Look within and find what works for you.
 
Believe in yourself. Look forward to the good that will come into your life.
 
Do these things and expect motivation to come your way..
 
JohnK 2-1-2021
 
Stick figure hears about motivationOverheard: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great”
                                    ~Zig Ziglar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Is Staying In Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?

January 25, 2021 Uncategorized No comments

Your comfort zone has a way of betraying you. I mean, it’s supposed to be a comfortable place, right?

Let GenuLines show you how it might be working against you. 

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Is Staying In Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back?

We’ve heard a lot about getting out of our comfort zone. But have you ever thought about why you should?
 
After all, it’s a place where we feel safe and in control. 
 
It’s where we can predict what will happen and how we will feel. There won’t be any surprises that we can’t deal with.
 
So why would you feel compelled or even want to get out of your comfort zone? You need to do it because that would be key to your personal growth and happiness.
 

 

 

 

 

The benefits

Stepping out of that zone helps you build up your self-confidence and the way you view yourself.
 
Is being there holding you back from living a fulfilled life and growing in your career? The answer is yes.
 
It can also keep you from realizing and achieving your desires. You avoid challenges and you don’t have to rise to any new levels.
 
Here are 3 ways this is holding you back.
 

1. It’s keeping you from personal growth

When you’re afraid of something, staying in your comfort zone keeps you from facing that fear.
 
Then you suffer from it forever or until you do face it. You sidestep situations that would force you to face the fear as a way of overcoming it.
 
For example, say you have a fear of public speaking. It could keep you from taking a job that requires you to speak in front of others.
 
You hesitate even though it’s a step up on your career ladder.
 

2. Your happiness suffers

You might be prone to struggle with self-confidence and self-esteem issues. These problems can grow unless you begin to address them.
 
Stepping outside your comfort zone helps you build self-confidence. You see yourself in a better light.
 
When you’re confident and have good self-esteem, you’re happier. For example, if you’re not confident in your abilities, you may fear trying something new.
 
This drags down your confidence. You feel less competent and it’s making you unhappy.
 

3. Your comfort zone can make you feel trapped and unhealthy

Often our comfort zone keeps us doing bad habits out of fear. You might want to be more active, run a marathon, feel fewer aches and pains and go on adventures.
 
But to do any of these things means doing something that is outside your comfort zone.
 
For example, you want to run a short marathon. It’s always been a dream of yours, but you procrastinate and make excuses why you can’t.
 
You’re too out of shape. You don’t have time. You’re too old.
 
But the real reason is that you’re afraid to get out of your comfort zone and begin working with a trainer. As a result, you continue to eat unhealthily and you gain weight.
 
You lose muscle tone and put your dream on the back burner. At some point, your health takes a hit.
 
Staying in your comfort zone holds you back from living a life you love, from being happy, and from growing. You end up letting your fears rule.
 
And that’s a recipe for mediocrity.
 
JohnK 1-25-2021
 
Stick figure hears about comfort zoneOverheard: “Dare to learn, to be different, to set your goals, to move out of your comfort zone, to be persistent.”
                                          ~ Unknown
 
 
 
 
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