Uncomfortable Is Ok Podcast

When we begin to train ourselves to get out of our comfort zones often the first thing that we notice is that we start to feel anxious about what we are going to do. We may not be fully aware of the anxiety, but often we will experience physical symptoms associated with it. This can include; a raised heart rate, clenching of muscles, breathing more quickly, sweating, and an increased alertness. Anxiety is a perfectly normal human response. It’s designed for keeping us safe, and was incredibly important. It stopped us entering into potentially dangerous situations, and helped us get out of them if we somehow found ourselves there. Being in a dangerous situation our fight or flight response is heightened and can help our body get ready for action and can increase our stamina and performance. It’s an aptly named response as it helped us fight our way out of this situation or run away from it. You’ve probably all heard stories of people who have performed what seem like superhuman feats when placed in situations