Wait. Whose life is that? Clearly not mine!
My comfort zone has been the last three years in Atlanta. I got used to being around all my friends. I got used to going to work and having that routine of driving an hour in the car ( hello awesome podcasts to listen too ). I also got used to have such amazing and driven blogger babes and friends near me to help me listen to some ideas, help me pitch to a favorite brand or enjoy some wine time together.
Now that we've officially been back to my hometown for the last week, it's been a pretty big shift in getting comfortable. We're with my parents in their home while we build our home and while it's still a childhood home of mine, I feel the need to constantly pick up after my kids, make dinner for the family, do our laundry and even with a bit of walking on egg shells here and there. Anyone else do that as well? Have you been in that situation before?
When we get comfortable life is good, it's easy...it's routine. It's a nope, cant complain about my life but when the unexpectent happens, it's chaos. I hate those butterflies or the nerves that can take over. That's how I've felt the last few days looking for a school for Lily, making sure we pick something that will keep her up academically, challenge her but also what's going to be a good routine for us. Sometimes, it's jus hard taking those first huge steps towards something big like a new school, a new home or a new routine.
The last few days have really been out of my comfort zone. But, the way I like to look at it now is that every day should have a little something that makes us nervous or excited for. Sometimes the scary can give you that rush in your stomach that makes you reach for me. Maybe it's that big speech you spent hours over, or that girl you've been crushing on for the last few months. Heck, maybe it's that coffee barista who makes the cup of joe amazing each time but you know you really need to cut it out and switch to that green matcha tea instead.
Sometimes the best way to get comfortable is by getting uncomfortable.Trying something new is scary. This whole SAHM thing is scary for sure. But I'm so grateful to have all of you by my side to help me out. Somedays are awful while others make me feel as if I may be getting the hang of it. Keep me accountable and sane friends. I need ya. How are you going to get out of your comfort zone today or this week? What's keeping you from stepping out of your comfort zone?