Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Personal Growth

Building Resilience and Achieving Success through Challenges

Zidor
4 min readMar 9, 2024
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Have you ever felt like life’s journey is a rollercoaster, hurling you through highs and lows without mercy? Recall those teenage years, a whirlwind of confusion and self-discovery. But what about now? Are we any less lost amidst the chaos of adulthood? With this post, you and I explore this unpredictable journey and discover what lies beyond the twists and turns.

When we want to improve our lives, we often think of joining a gym, reading self-help books, or taking classes. But deep down, we know that these things can only do so much. The real problem isn’t about what we have or don’t have — it’s about how we deal with discomfort.

What can we do?

Here’s a thought — how about Discomfort Training. Discomfort training is like a mental workout — it helps us get stronger on the inside. The idea is simple: do things that make you uncomfortable, and you’ll grow. It’s like going to the gym, but for your mind.

Understanding Discomfort Training: Discomfort training is all about facing things that scare us or make us uneasy. Take cold showers, for example. They’re not fun, but they can help us get used to feeling uncomfortable. It’s like building a shield…

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Zidor

I am a student of life — devoted to "Discovery" -- observing and uncovering truths all around us - and offering that learning to those who wish to listen.