Have Fun In The Doing Zone

For the past 13 years, since I have been actively involved in the Self Development sector, I observe the same patterns in myself and in my clients.

Let's take change for example: You act and you let go.....and then see the results.

But there is a time difference between the time you act and let go and the time you see the results. And during that exact time is when we need to hold on, be there, insist, trust, not abandon. Really hold on. And if you think about it, it is during this time when we learn, we grow as people, we develop. Because before we were thinking about the problem, probably talking around about it, we knew something had to change even if there was only a little voice inside us reminding the need for change.

And when we have enough, reach the threshold, only then we move towards change. That is when we take the step and change, let go or move and in that moment we are transferred from the trying zone to the doing zone. The doing zone is out of the comfort zone.

Let's take a jump: there is the preparation and then you are in the air suspending. There is this mixed feeling of "how great is this suspension thing" and "if I fall down now, I will get badly hurt". And it is in those moments, once you are in the air that you grow, develop and learn. The doing zone is uncomfortable and rewarding at the same time.

Because think about it, once you land you have done it! It's over! All this frustration to do it or not, to move or not, to let go or not, where is it after you finish? Gone! And do you sit around celebrating your leanings and being happy of what you accomplished? No! Rarely! It's in our nature to say what is NEXT?

And here is where Human Potential lies: to the fact that we will always keep walking and jumping to action. Now it is up to you. Think about it: what do you plan your next jump to be? What will hold you back from achieving your dreams? What does it cost you not living your dreams? What about holding back? Is it worth it?

And of course, remember to have fun in the doing zone!

Be Unique!
Jill Douka