Uncomfortable Is Ok Podcast

 Training ourselves to be comfortable getting uncomfortable is super important in order for us to lead a fulfilling life. To do this we need to consistently expose ourselves to progressively more uncomfortable situations. Exposure to these situations creates a stress on our body which if use correctly can lead to a state of OPTIMAL ANXIETY. It stimulates our individual growth and increase in our capacity. However being under stress constantly isn’t good for us. We also need to be able to switch that stress off. Rest is an important part of that equation. Uncomfortable is OK isn’t about becoming OK with the discomfort that living in a constant state of chronic stress brings. A state that we can easily slip into if we get caught up in the drift of life. Instead it’s about strategically using acute stress in our lives to our advantage. Once we’ve experienced this acute stress we need to take time to rest, recover, and renew. We can think about it in the concepts of physical training. If we lift heavy weights one