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Why I’m Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, Part I

May 3, 2019

This year I’m determined to do more things that scare the shit out of myself. Why? Allow me to explain….

I’m a Virgo. If you follow astrological signs at all, you’ll know that means I like my plans. I crave organization and it’s hard to be “spontaneous” unless I arrange for it ahead of time (I know, I know, then it’s not spontaneous). I am creative, though, and that sometimes clashes with my analytical, everything-in-it’s-place thinking. Being an organized type, many times I find myself falling into the drudgery of repetition, of habits I create unconsciously simply because I have found a system that is comfortable.

Some part of me notices this repetition and half-heartedly rebels against it. The end result is me getting annoyed at myself and noticing that I should stop that behavior, and then telling myself I’ll get around to it eventually.

Comfortable. We get comfortable and we tend to avoid anything that might take that feeling away, even at expense to ourselves.

As one of my resolutions this year, I decided to do more things that scare me. I’m not talking sky diving or bungee jumping (SO not there yet), but about doing things that push me out of my comfort zone, big time. 

So, why do something that makes me uncomfortable? Simply put: I know that I am capable of more. 

I know that if I push myself, I can accomplish bigger things in my business, I can make a bigger impact on this world. I can be a better friend, daughter, partner, step-mom. I can be better. It’s all on the other side of complacency. You see, I was not made for playing small. YOU were not made for it either. I was put on this earth to be a big, shiny ball of awesome and that’s exactly what I intend to be. My hope is that by doing more things that scare the shit out of me, I can inspire you to break out of your comfort zone, too. Who knows what awaits us on the other side? 

This spring, I took myself to my very first solo spring training game. I am an avid baseball fan and my favorite team happens to play spring ball in Arizona. We usually make at least one game per week during the short spring training season. Unfortunately this year, with Brian’s job taking him out of the state so often, we hadn’t gotten the chance at all. 

I’ll admit, it was a nerve-wracking drive to the field. I couldn’t put my finger on why I was so nervous to go alone. Once I got there, I walked around a few times, bought myself a beer and a pretzel, and stood in the sunshine in an attempt to enjoy myself. Were people looking at me weird? Was I being judged? Did people think maybe I didn’t have any friends because I was standing there alone? In all honesty, those thoughts and more went through my mind. 

Are any of those thoughts rational? Nope. And if someone WAS looking at me, wondering why I was standing there alone, does that even matter? What someone else thinks of me is none of my business, really. Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard. I wouldn’t say that I have social anxiety, but I do get nervous by myself sometimes or in big groups. Why? I couldn’t really tell you. I am not a fan of crowds, I feel uneasy and exposed. I have a personal bubble and I get very uncomfortable when a lot of strangers come into it. Why? Again, I really couldn’t tell you. Fear is irrational that way, isn’t it? I go shopping by myself all the time, I run errands solo constantly. That’s easy because I have a motive and a plan. A baseball game is about three hours long, and with no real plan but to watch, you can see where the day could get a bit awkward going alone.

Going to that baseball game by myself was weird at first. I had to allow myself to be uncomfortable in the crowd. I took deep breaths and watched a game I love. I even chatted with a few people, including Merle who has been working the games for years and offered to take a picture for me. I worked my way through the awkward and the uncomfortable and came out fine on the other side. In the words of Chow from The Hangover: “But did you die?”

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Does this mean I wouldn’t be nervous if I went to another game solo? No, it would probably be just as hard. But it was a great reminder that I can intentionally put myself into awkward and uncomfortable situations and be just fine. Moving forward through the year, I am determined to do more of this.

I think being uncomfortable is a great way to understand who you really are. In the moments in between looking around and focusing on your own path, you can really feel what your motivations are, where your habits tend to lead you, the core of what matters to you. You also really learn to breath, slow down, realize it isn’t the end of the world. In fact, it’s a peek into a different world. One where I’m a little more comfortable, a little more able to express myself, a little less judgey of those around me. 

What do you think? Would you ever force yourself to be uncomfortable?

Look for more parts of this series coming as I tackle the awkward and the self-conscious.

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The temps are slowly winding down here in AZ—yesterday only got to 105°! I’m going crazy and need to get out of town. Let’s what what we can find!
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What are y’all doing this weekend?!🙌🏼
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⭐️ Ever since we started building our house a few years ago, I had this vision for a white and gold kitchen. When it came time for the sink and cabinet handles to be put on, the only thing my husband and I could agree on was dark bronze.😏
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Luckily I have plenty of gold kitchen utensils to brighten up my favorite room in the house! All of these cuties come in @styledsettings new White & Gold Luxe 8PC set. My husband loved the garlic press.
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If gold isn’t your thing, they also have this set in copper 🤩 with pink or black! Girls, if you want to add some color to your kitchen, you have to check them out on @amazon. They have everything from measuring cups to knives to dish drying racks (mine’s gold, duh).
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1. Music
2. Your cozy place
3. An outfit that makes you feel good
4. Access to the internet
5. Right here, right now (deep breath)
6. Friends and family
7. A good book
8. Fresh food
9. Fresh air
10. Doing something kind for a stranger
BONUS 11. That beautiful places exist in the world (see picture)
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Today, I am doubly grateful for #11. Just looking at pictures of beautiful places sets my heart to dreaming.
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👉🏼What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?👈🏼
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It's a new life for me
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And I’m feelin’ good.
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Can’t stop posting Sedona content and I’m not sure I want to. 🤩 Can you blame me?
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Blame genetics/adulting. Dark circles have been pa Blame genetics/adulting. Dark circles have been part of my life for-ev-er. Complimentary from @filorgausa comes their Optim-Eyes best-selling eye cream and I’ve been using it religiously for the past few weeks.
⠀⠀
First off, I love the texture—it’s super light and hydrating. Second, and probably most importantly: I look like I actually got some sleep (I didn’t) or that wasn’t blessed with bad genetics (I was).
⠀
@filorgausa wants to help you fake a good nights sleep, too, so they’re offering my followers $10 off a bottle of your very own Optim-Eyes! Use code IGEYES.
⠀
Adulting is hard, but you’ve got this, even if you need a little help here or there. 😆 👀
⠀⠀
#optimeyes #eyecream #ocotlyfamily
We got out of town this past weekend and watched t We got out of town this past weekend and watched the sun set over the Arizona high desert. We watched our daughter and pup frolic through a meadow (scroll for the vid😅) and just enjoyed the breeze, the mountains and each other.
⠀
This week is turning into craziness for me so today, my post is about slowing down and feeling the sun on your face.
⠀⠀
Deep breath. Inhale gratitude.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Exhale doubts.
⠀⠀⠀⠀
Ok, now go 🏃‍♀️
Hair health begins on the inside! @hairlavie gift Hair health begins on the inside!  @hairlavie gifted me their Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins to try out. I’m blown away with the ingredient list:
⠀
Reishi mushroom, collagen, biotin, zinc, iron, copper, flaxseed, horsetail, kelp, vitamins d, e + LOTS of b’s AND MORE!
⠀⠀
Whole-body wellness is essential for hair health. I love that @hairlavie prides themselves on transparency, responsible sources and science-validated benefits of their products. I can’t wait to see the results!
⠀⠀⠀
So how are you taking care of your hair health?

#myhairlavie
We’re heading up north to find some adventure to We’re heading up north to find some adventure today!🏔 My in laws are camping up near Flagstaff and we’re thinking of crashing their campsite. 😏
⠀⠀
The temps are slowly winding down here in AZ—yesterday only got to 105°! I’m going crazy and need to get out of town. Let’s what what we can find!
⠀⠀
What are y’all doing this weekend?!🙌🏼
They just keep getting better! @styledsettings cam They just keep getting better! @styledsettings came out with a new white and gold set and you know I had to get it. 🙌🏼
⠀⠀
⭐️ Ever since we started building our house a few years ago, I had this vision for a white and gold kitchen. When it came time for the sink and cabinet handles to be put on, the only thing my husband and I could agree on was dark bronze.😏
⠀⠀⠀
👉🏼SUNNYJENNA15 for 15% off! 🙌🏼
⠀
Luckily I have plenty of gold kitchen utensils to brighten up my favorite room in the house! All of these cuties come in @styledsettings new White & Gold Luxe 8PC set. My husband loved the garlic press.
⠀⠀
If gold isn’t your thing, they also have this set in copper 🤩 with pink or black! Girls, if you want to add some color to your kitchen, you have to check them out on @amazon. They have everything from measuring cups to knives to dish drying racks (mine’s gold, duh).
⠀⠀
Get 15% off your order with my code SUNNYJENNA15
⠀⠀
⚪️🔵🟢🟠🟡🟠🔴🟣🟤
I’m curious, what colors do you have in your kitchen??
✋🏼🤚🏼TEN things to be GRATEFUL for RIGHT ✋🏼🤚🏼TEN things to be GRATEFUL for RIGHT NOW.
⠀⠀
Maybe I needed to write this list; maybe you needed to read it today. Whatever the case, these are just scratching the surface of all the things to be thankful for in this world.
⠀⠀
1. Music
2. Your cozy place
3. An outfit that makes you feel good
4. Access to the internet
5. Right here, right now (deep breath)
6. Friends and family
7. A good book
8. Fresh food
9. Fresh air
10. Doing something kind for a stranger
BONUS 11. That beautiful places exist in the world (see picture)
⠀⠀
Today, I am doubly grateful for #11. Just looking at pictures of beautiful places sets my heart to dreaming.
⠀⠀
👉🏼What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?👈🏼
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to A huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to wish me happy birthday on Monday.
⠀
This year, I’d like to work on my photography skills. Being up in Sedona last week inspired me to get back to learning my camera. When I’m in a beautiful place, I want to capture it so that when I look back, I can remember exactly what it was like.
⠀
Do you set personal goals on your birthdays?
C H E E R S to T H I R T Y T H R E E years! 🎈 C H E E R S to
T H I R T Y  T H R E E years! 🎈
⠀
This year has not been ideal to say the least. Lots of anxiety, trips cancelled, family’s new babies not snuggled & new daily frustrations.
⠀
Amidst all of it, I’ve found a deep and happy peace. I am surrounded and supported by the most amazing people. I am finally unafraid to present myself as who I am (although at times it may be hard to describe!).
⠀⠀
Thanks for being here, right now. I hope you’ll join me as I twirl my way through the next 12 months. Cheers! 🥂
⠀
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Birds flying high, you know how I feel Sun in the Birds flying high, you know how I feel
Sun in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me
⠀
And I’m feelin’ good.
⠀
Can’t stop posting Sedona content and I’m not sure I want to. 🤩 Can you blame me?
⠀
Hope y’all have the most amazing weekend. My mom is visiting and we’re having a little girls shopping day for my upcoming birthday on Monday. 😆
⠀
📸: We hiked Cathedral Rock in the dark at 5AM to watch the sunrise from the top. Full Sedona blog post coming soon!
Get moving! Every next level of your life will dem Get moving! Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you. You can rise up from anything. You can recreate yourself as many times as you damn well please.
⠀⠀⠀
Learn new skills, think new thoughts, choose to be the catalyst to the next, best version of yourself. All that matters is that you decide & begin.
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