Finding Comfort in Discomfort

Hey Pathfinder,

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a loop of comfort that’s preventing you from truly growing? It’s like you know that real growth happens when you’re uncomfortable, but there’s something inside you that resists the change. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, especially as I work on rebranding and evolving Healing In Hindsight®. It’s been a whirlwind of changes, and I’d love to share some of my thoughts and experiences with you.

🎬 Behind the Scenes

I’ve realized that understanding the balance between comfort and discomfort is crucial in this journey. Our bodies naturally seek comfort as a protective mechanism. It’s how we’re wired but it’s all for survival. Ironically, if we want to achieve growth and see significant changes in our lives, we need to step into uncomfortable situations. For me, this means constantly reevaluating and shifting my environment until I find what truly helps me thrive. Even with the basic necessities I have, growth only comes when I push beyond my comfort zone.

In rebuilding Healing In Hindsight®, I’ve been juggling behind-the-scenes work like updating branding and planning content alongside gearing up to start recording podcast episodes. There are days when it feels like there’s not enough time, and all these insecurities and doubts start creeping in. The pressure to not only create something meaningful but to also ensure financial stability is immense. But I keep reminding myself that leaning into discomfort is what will get me somewhere. It’s terrifying, but necessary.

One morning, I was feeling particularly down and unmotivated. Dragging myself out of bed felt like lifting boulders. But, I decided to act as if I had somewhere important to go—I got dressed, did my makeup, and did my hair. That small step had a massive impact on my day. It became easier to turn on the camera and shoot content. It’s funny how little actions like this can shift our mindset.

Facing these challenges head-on has been tough. One major hurdle is the constant pressure to deliver content that resonates and generates income. It's incredibly frustrating to feel like you're constantly under a microscope, where people on the internet can cancel you for simply being true to what you want to create. It’s even funnier because I’m really just now getting started.

I’ve learned to be transparent about my journey and its financial aspects. Building multiple streams of revenue, such as monetizing YouTube, encouraging free support such as likes and subscriptions, leveraging podcast reviews, are all aiming to help me generate passive income. Of course I want you to like and subscribe because what I’m sharing resonates with you, but I can’t hide the fact that it helps me keep things running either.

💡 Taylor's Tips: Navigating Discomfort

1. Embrace it: Identify areas in your life where you've been too comfortable and consider ways to push those boundaries.

2. Routine Matters: Establish a routine that makes you feel ready and motivated, even if you're working from home. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Pick 3 must have/do and stick with it. If you miss a day jump right back in the next day.

3. Be Transparent: When working on personal projects (or work projects), let your audience know about your journey and its challenges. This builds trust and relatability.

4. Diversify Income: Even if you’re not pursuing an entrepreneur life, having multiple streams of income can help ANYONE. As we continue to learn, no job is guaranteed. Ensure that you have nest eggs coming in all around!

✨ Join the Conversation!

So, what’s next for you? If anything I’ve shared resonates, consider these actionable steps and see how they fit into your life. Change is daunting but remember, true growth happens outside of your comfort zone. If you’re in a sharing mood, comment or reply to let me know what’s been working for you.

As for me? I’m off to continue discovering what other uncomfortable things I need to help me thrive. Like exercise 😅

Until next time!

Taylor ✌🏽🖤