Getting out of your comfort zone can be exciting—it expands your horizons, boosts your resilience, and unlocks your creativity, all while smashing through the barriers of a fixed mindset. However, this journey isn’t always easy. Sometimes, it pushes us beyond what's exciting, triggering our primal fight-flight-freeze instincts. So, before we discuss pushing ourselves, it's crucial to first equip ourselves with the tools to be able to recover.

It's important to understand how to ground yourself or self-soothe when you are feeling overwhelmed.

Begin by finding a cozy spot to sit or lie down, gently shut your eyes, and centre your attention. Focus on breathing and notice which parts of your body move when you breathe in and out. As your breath begins to find a pattern or rhythm, shift your attention to different parts of your body to find sensations or tension. Notice these sensations or tensions without judgment—just simply note them and move your attention to other areas. When your mind wanders or begins to fret, simply revert to where you were focused on your body. Practice focusing attention on different parts of your body, moving through your entire self.

Any amount of time will help you build your mindfulness. However, if you can........

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