The last time was probably when I started my group personal training. Felt sick to my stomach the whole way there (for the whole first month). I could not do 1 push up or 1 full sit up. The other girls were so fit and trim and healthy. I could easily have given up then and there, but 4 months into it now and I can almost keep up with them. It pays to step outside your comfort zone!
Oh personal training is a good one, I know that feeling… but that high afterwards is brilliant.
Good on you. x
Oh Chantelle. I step out of my comfort zone every time I leave my home. Last week I was diagnosed with “stress related coronary artery spasm”. The good thing is I am not having heart attacks. The bad thing is my anxiety make me feel exactly like I am. haha!
I haven’t always been this way. My daughter’s death and my first husband (of 22 years) telling me and the boys he was leaving us the day of Britt’s funeral put me in a bit of a tail spin. So … I guess you could say I have issues. =-/
I wish I could get down to hear you speak. I would do it too you know (I have an in with an airline!) but I’m adjusting to the stupid new meds I’m on.
You, sweet girl, will do excellent! Be yourself. Smile. Laugh a bit. Everyone will love you!!
xoxo
Oh Cathi. That’s tough going, and your ex-husband – I have no words.
I would so love to have you with me. Perhaps one day you’ll make it here and I can show you around. x
And someday I will take you up on that … it’s a date!
It will be my very first blog conference too, and I think I’m as nervous about attending as you are about speaking (ok… perhaps not!) Very much looking forward to hearing what you have to share.
We can be Aussie conference virgins together, shall we?
you will be fine! i still remember speaking at a conference with liss – she as cool as a cucumber, me needing the toilet twice and terrified! you’ll be fiiiiiiiine!
Moving to Sydney with my family in January put me out of my comfort zone (understatement of the year). Leaving all our friends, family, schools etc was a big leap, but do feel a huge sense of achievement at how the kids have adapted and settled in to their new lives. Mind I’m popping back to my comfort zone tomorrow to see my new niece and taking an empty suitcase!!
Two and a half years ago I picked up my first AA chip and admitted I was an addict/alcoholic. So this is the first time ive lived life sober.
Bravo! x
Oh yay! Good for you Chantelle. I’m sure you will rock it. I am stepping out of my comfort zone at the moment with my freelance writing. Calling editors and pitching stories has been a huge step for me as I am quite a shy person and hate speaking on the phone. (Give me email any day), but I know that it is making me a better person and lets me do what I love to do.
Going back to school for a second Masters at age 38 in a totally new field.
Standing in front of a Kindy class in 2009, as a student, and as a teacher !! (Not looking forward to next year if I get year 5 or 6’s – thats scary!! Goodluck for your speech, just relax, breathe and take it slow! 🙂 x
Thanks you. Must remember to breathe. 🙂
And good luck next year. x
I will be at the conference too, not my first one, but still feel like a small fish, and I am really looking forward to meeting you and hearing what you have to say! You will be a celebrity and everyone will want to talk to you so just lap it up and enjoy x
Oh shucks. Not really, but thanks anyway. Looking forward to seeing you. x
This year has been the year of firsts for me! First time I made a birthday cake from scratched, first time I ran 5km non stop, first time I used a camera without the auto function…small achievements but big highs for me!
You’ll do a great job, Chantelle!!! You could practice on us with a video 😉
The biggest “first” for me was the ONLY time I did it: getting married. And it still is going strong. I’m quite grateful for that fact. He was my “first” in a number of ways 😉
Oh, I’m not ready to graduate to video yet. Give me some time. 😛 So nice to hear that you’re still happily married. x
That’s so cool, Congrats! What conference are you speaking at?
I hopped out of my comfort zone, which was nursing, because I had reached senior level there, & was being remunerated well, but … I was ABSOLUTELY miserable.
Now I am trying to get my head around technical-everything’s after 10 years on my feet (& away from computers) in a clinical environment, & it both scares me, & inspires me daily!
I REALLY hope the conference you’re speaking at will be pro blogger … (pretty please), because you’d inspire many, & because I have scored not one, but TWO Max free days to attend this conference.
And this will be the longest I’ve been away from him since he’s been born.
And … I can’t WAIT! 😉
Cherie xox
I will be there. See you then, and enjoy your Max-free time (but enjoy reuniting more!). x
Going to blog conferences always push me outside my comfort zone. sorry I won’t be there this week, would have loved to hear you speak.
Thanks lovely. x
I’ll be there and can’t wait to hear you speak Chantelle!!I totally get the nerves – It’s my first blog conference ever as an attendee – so I’m super nervous, like a first day of school 🙂 xx
Oh, I hope we run into each other. We can talk about PUPPIES! x
oh good Luck! you will have a ball, don’t forget to enjoy it
oh and I bought a house – it was pretty cheap but was a Huge first for me as i’m a single mum and was/am really scared
Good on you. Happy house buying! x
Oh, and thank you.
http://www.50plusstickingtogether.com/1/post/2012/10/ill.html I blog as a hobby and coincidentally just wrote a post yesterday on stepping out of the comfort zone my anxiety kept me in. For years I lived behind the word I’ll and the safety of that little apostraphe mark. With sweaty palms and a racing hear Im taking the steps to add the letter W to that small word that was keeping me ILL and find I WILL wonderful. You Will do a great job on your speach….I am a huge follower and cannot wait to hear all about it and I love reading all the comments before me…..we can all be each others cheerleaders…Im a novice at this but who knows…maybe one day I can join you at the conference:) for now its a hobby I enjoy and will contine ….good luck
I find blogging has been a huge step out of my comfort zone. It can be scary putting your thoughts out there for the whole wide world to see, but inspiring. I love reading your blog, and I’m sure you will inspire many at your conference.
I left my old stable California life (job, now ex-boyfriend, best friends, etc), headed to Texas and started grad school. Um, I was terrified and cried…a lot. I’ve been here for two months now, and I still have rocky days, but I’m beginning to feel stronger. One day at a time!
I am actually in a situation like that right now. I am on my first business trip and it’s day 1 with 4 more days to go and while I can’t see it right now, I am sure I will feel a huge sense of achievement once I get home 🙂 http://suzannabird.typepad.com/
I suggest 1) small bottle of mineral water 2) take a big sip from it 3) re-top it up with 1 shot of vodka 4) drink it whilst waiting for your turn! 🙂 All the best C.E!
I LOVE the way you think. I might take two sips from it. 😛
I suggest you visit the chemist and buy some natural Rescue Remedy mouth spray! Also comes in lozenges and chewing gum 😉
Works wonders for my daughter who has anxiety (who is 11) and for my husband who uses the sleep spray to get a good nights’ sleep.
Good luck 🙂
“My Dear friends online, my name is Tenayah From uk, I have to give this miraculous testimony, which is so unbelievable until now. I had a problem with my Ex husband 2years ago, which lead to our break up. when he broke up with me, i was not my self again, i felt so empty inside me, my love and financial situation became worst, until a close friend of mine Lucy told me about a spell caster who helped her in the same problem too his name is Dr oduwa.i email oduwatemple@yahoo.com the spell caster and i told him my problem and i did what he asked of me, to cut the long story short. Before i knew what was happening my husband gave me a call and told me that he was coming back to me in just 2days and was so happy to have him back to me. We have two kids together and we are happy with ourselves. Thanks to Dr oduwa for saving my relationship and for also saving others own too. continue your good work, If you are interested to contact him and testify this blessings like me, the great spell caster email address is: oduwatemple@yahoo.com you are the best among all the spell caster online I hope you see my testimonies and also pray for my family
Dear friends, my name is rose from united states, i have to give this miraculous testimony,which is so unbelievable until now. i had a problem with my husband 3months ago, which lead to our break up. when he broke up with me, i was not my self again, i felt so empty inside me,my love and financial situation became worst, until a close friend of mine Allen told me about a spell caster who helped him in the same problem too.i email Prophet zanzibar the spell caster and i told him my problem and i did what he asked of me, to cut the long story short. before i knew what was happening my husband gave me a call and told me that he was coming back to me in just 2days and was so happy to have him back to me. we have two kids together and we are happy with ourselves. thanks to Prophet Zanzibar for saving my relationship and for also saving others own too. continue your good work,If you are interested to contact him and testify this blessings like me, the great spell caster email address is: zanzibartemple@gmail.com
The last time was probably when I started my group personal training. Felt sick to my stomach the whole way there (for the whole first month). I could not do 1 push up or 1 full sit up. The other girls were so fit and trim and healthy. I could easily have given up then and there, but 4 months into it now and I can almost keep up with them. It pays to step outside your comfort zone!
Oh personal training is a good one, I know that feeling… but that high afterwards is brilliant.
Good on you. x
Oh Chantelle. I step out of my comfort zone every time I leave my home. Last week I was diagnosed with “stress related coronary artery spasm”. The good thing is I am not having heart attacks. The bad thing is my anxiety make me feel exactly like I am. haha!
I haven’t always been this way. My daughter’s death and my first husband (of 22 years) telling me and the boys he was leaving us the day of Britt’s funeral put me in a bit of a tail spin. So … I guess you could say I have issues. =-/
I wish I could get down to hear you speak. I would do it too you know (I have an in with an airline!) but I’m adjusting to the stupid new meds I’m on.
You, sweet girl, will do excellent! Be yourself. Smile. Laugh a bit. Everyone will love you!!
xoxo
Oh Cathi. That’s tough going, and your ex-husband – I have no words.
I would so love to have you with me. Perhaps one day you’ll make it here and I can show you around. x
And someday I will take you up on that … it’s a date!
It will be my very first blog conference too, and I think I’m as nervous about attending as you are about speaking (ok… perhaps not!) Very much looking forward to hearing what you have to share.
We can be Aussie conference virgins together, shall we?
you will be fine! i still remember speaking at a conference with liss – she as cool as a cucumber, me needing the toilet twice and terrified! you’ll be fiiiiiiiine!
Moving to Sydney with my family in January put me out of my comfort zone (understatement of the year). Leaving all our friends, family, schools etc was a big leap, but do feel a huge sense of achievement at how the kids have adapted and settled in to their new lives. Mind I’m popping back to my comfort zone tomorrow to see my new niece and taking an empty suitcase!!
Two and a half years ago I picked up my first AA chip and admitted I was an addict/alcoholic. So this is the first time ive lived life sober.
Bravo! x
Oh yay! Good for you Chantelle. I’m sure you will rock it. I am stepping out of my comfort zone at the moment with my freelance writing. Calling editors and pitching stories has been a huge step for me as I am quite a shy person and hate speaking on the phone. (Give me email any day), but I know that it is making me a better person and lets me do what I love to do.
Going back to school for a second Masters at age 38 in a totally new field.
Standing in front of a Kindy class in 2009, as a student, and as a teacher !! (Not looking forward to next year if I get year 5 or 6’s – thats scary!! Goodluck for your speech, just relax, breathe and take it slow! 🙂 x
Thanks you. Must remember to breathe. 🙂
And good luck next year. x
I will be at the conference too, not my first one, but still feel like a small fish, and I am really looking forward to meeting you and hearing what you have to say! You will be a celebrity and everyone will want to talk to you so just lap it up and enjoy x
Oh shucks. Not really, but thanks anyway. Looking forward to seeing you. x
This year has been the year of firsts for me! First time I made a birthday cake from scratched, first time I ran 5km non stop, first time I used a camera without the auto function…small achievements but big highs for me!
You’ll do a great job, Chantelle!!! You could practice on us with a video 😉
The biggest “first” for me was the ONLY time I did it: getting married. And it still is going strong. I’m quite grateful for that fact. He was my “first” in a number of ways 😉
Oh, I’m not ready to graduate to video yet. Give me some time. 😛 So nice to hear that you’re still happily married. x
That’s so cool, Congrats! What conference are you speaking at?
It’s Problogger in Melbourne. x
Well, last week, actually!
http://minutepapillon8.blogspot.fr/2012/10/sortir-de-sa-zone-de-confort.html
yesterday, in fact! I posted about it on my blog (http://theunusedportion.blogspot.com/2012/10/pad-6-im-thankful-for.html), and shared it on your facebook wall, too – I cooked a big meal for my son and I, and it was delicious! and so are the leftovers… : )
Ab.solutely!
I hopped out of my comfort zone, which was nursing, because I had reached senior level there, & was being remunerated well, but … I was ABSOLUTELY miserable.
Now I am trying to get my head around technical-everything’s after 10 years on my feet (& away from computers) in a clinical environment, & it both scares me, & inspires me daily!
I REALLY hope the conference you’re speaking at will be pro blogger … (pretty please), because you’d inspire many, & because I have scored not one, but TWO Max free days to attend this conference.
And this will be the longest I’ve been away from him since he’s been born.
And … I can’t WAIT! 😉
Cherie xox
I will be there. See you then, and enjoy your Max-free time (but enjoy reuniting more!). x
Going to blog conferences always push me outside my comfort zone. sorry I won’t be there this week, would have loved to hear you speak.
Thanks lovely. x
I’ll be there and can’t wait to hear you speak Chantelle!!I totally get the nerves – It’s my first blog conference ever as an attendee – so I’m super nervous, like a first day of school 🙂 xx
Oh, I hope we run into each other. We can talk about PUPPIES! x
oh good Luck! you will have a ball, don’t forget to enjoy it
oh and I bought a house – it was pretty cheap but was a Huge first for me as i’m a single mum and was/am really scared
Good on you. Happy house buying! x
Oh, and thank you.
http://www.50plusstickingtogether.com/1/post/2012/10/ill.html I blog as a hobby and coincidentally just wrote a post yesterday on stepping out of the comfort zone my anxiety kept me in. For years I lived behind the word I’ll and the safety of that little apostraphe mark. With sweaty palms and a racing hear Im taking the steps to add the letter W to that small word that was keeping me ILL and find I WILL wonderful. You Will do a great job on your speach….I am a huge follower and cannot wait to hear all about it and I love reading all the comments before me…..we can all be each others cheerleaders…Im a novice at this but who knows…maybe one day I can join you at the conference:) for now its a hobby I enjoy and will contine ….good luck
I find blogging has been a huge step out of my comfort zone. It can be scary putting your thoughts out there for the whole wide world to see, but inspiring. I love reading your blog, and I’m sure you will inspire many at your conference.
I left my old stable California life (job, now ex-boyfriend, best friends, etc), headed to Texas and started grad school. Um, I was terrified and cried…a lot. I’ve been here for two months now, and I still have rocky days, but I’m beginning to feel stronger. One day at a time!
I am actually in a situation like that right now. I am on my first business trip and it’s day 1 with 4 more days to go and while I can’t see it right now, I am sure I will feel a huge sense of achievement once I get home 🙂
http://suzannabird.typepad.com/
I suggest 1) small bottle of mineral water 2) take a big sip from it 3) re-top it up with 1 shot of vodka 4) drink it whilst waiting for your turn! 🙂 All the best C.E!
I LOVE the way you think. I might take two sips from it. 😛
I suggest you visit the chemist and buy some natural Rescue Remedy mouth spray! Also comes in lozenges and chewing gum 😉
Works wonders for my daughter who has anxiety (who is 11) and for my husband who uses the sleep spray to get a good nights’ sleep.
Good luck 🙂
“My Dear friends online, my name is Tenayah From uk, I have to give this miraculous testimony, which is so unbelievable until now. I had a problem with my Ex husband 2years ago, which lead to our break up. when he broke up with me, i was not my self again, i felt so empty inside me, my love and financial situation became worst, until a close friend of mine Lucy told me about a spell caster who helped her in the same problem too his name is Dr oduwa.i email oduwatemple@yahoo.com the spell caster and i told him my problem and i did what he asked of me, to cut the long story short. Before i knew what was happening my husband gave me a call and told me that he was coming back to me in just 2days and was so happy to have him back to me. We have two kids together and we are happy with ourselves. Thanks to Dr oduwa for saving my relationship and for also saving others own too. continue your good work, If you are interested to contact him and testify this blessings like me, the great spell caster email address is: oduwatemple@yahoo.com you are the best among all the spell caster online I hope you see my testimonies and also pray for my family
Dear friends, my name is rose from united states, i have to give this miraculous testimony,which is so unbelievable until now. i had a problem with my husband 3months ago, which lead to our break up. when he broke up with me, i was not my self again, i felt so empty inside me,my love and financial situation became worst, until a close friend of mine Allen told me about a spell caster who helped him in the same problem too.i email Prophet zanzibar the spell caster and i told him my problem and i did what he asked of me, to cut the long story short. before i knew what was happening my husband gave me a call and told me that he was coming back to me in just 2days and was so happy to have him back to me. we have two kids together and we are happy with ourselves. thanks to Prophet Zanzibar for saving my relationship and for also saving others own too. continue your good work,If you are interested to contact him and testify this blessings like me, the great spell caster email address is: zanzibartemple@gmail.com