Why entrepreneurs should get out of their comfort zone

Every day, entrepreneurs are faced with new and shifting circumstances, and need to develop strategies to handle challenges and adapt. For some entrepreneurs, this is one of the joys of being a small business owner. But unfortunately, others find it too overwhelming. This is one of the factors associated with the high rate of business closure, along with lack of key business skills.

The good news is, you can practice small business resilience!

Practice getting out of your comfort zone

The more challenges we overcome as entrepreneurs, the more incremental successes we have, and the more confident we become in doing it again next time. Stretching ourselves outside of our comfort zone is a conscious activity, but if you’re not accustomed to it, it needs to happen one step at a time. Here’s how to start.

Think about the last time you resisted or delayed doing a business activity that made you feel nervous or uncomfortable. What about it exactly made you feel that way?

Then, picture yourself actually doing that uncomfortable activity. Take your time and create a vivid picture of yourself confidently and comfortably doing the activity, as if you’ve done it many times before. This will not only help you problem-solve ways to succeed, but you’ll give yourself a well-needed confidence boost as well.

Taking small steps to get out of your comfort zone as an entrepreneur means that you’ll learn something, and have a deeper appreciation of your true abilities – and that means a more rewarding and enriching entrepreneurial experience.