This months newsletter was inspired by a good friend who is struggling with making a big change in his life. He more or less knows that the change is needed but he is afraid to take action. He is stuck in his comfort zone.

Comfort zones are interesting places to be. We settle into them when things are good. They feel familiar, comfortable, and safe. We generally know how to act and what to expect when we are in them. The problem is, if we stay there too long we stop growing. And, if we stop growing for too long, we start to "devolve" - a phenomenon in nature known as entropy.

Client after client come to me complaining that their work is no longer challenging, interesting or exciting. They are bored they say - they want something new. This is a sure sign that people are stuck in a comfort zone.

Comfort zones can be good when we stay there for a little while. They provide an opportunity to nurture ourselves and recharge our batteries. However the day will come when we need to step to the edge and face the fears that await us as we take on new adventures. This is where growth happens and we come alive.