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Can I get help on how to revise this essay I was told that It…
Can I get help on how to revise this essay I was told that It needed a better flow and what/where should I add more details to give audience better insight. Just needed a step by step tutorial because I have no idea where to and how to start revising.
The Power of Discomfort
I used to be the type of person who never wants to get out of her comfort zone. I resist change and anything that breaks me away from my daily routine. I would try my best to avoid doing presentations during my high school years because I get so scared to mess up thinking people around me would make fun of me, I refuse to volunteer for anything, did not join any high school clubs because being around new people is uncomfortable for me, and rarely went to any social gatherings because of my social anxiety. It sucks that I missed a lot of opportunities to learn, meet new people, and grow. I run from discomfort all the time because of fear, fear of being the center of attention, fear of changing something that I’m used to, and when I’m in my comfort zone I’m not afraid of anything because I know what I’m doing I’ve done it thousands of times. But it restricted me to a small zone of comfort, making me weaker, less able to adapt to the challenges I encountered, and missing out on most of the best things in life.
Until I joined the military and lived a thousand miles away from my family and my hometown.
It taught me a lot about how I should explore, try new things, and learn new stuff. Whether it’s a hobby or just learning something new every day. I tried hiking for the first time and fell in love with nature, I volunteered to brief in front of people nervous and stuttering the first time but now I’m confident and good at it, started to ask lots of questions about my work used not to because I’m comfortable of just knowing enough and scared of more responsibilities, now the leadership awarded me for knowing my job very well. I’d be lying if I said I’m finally comfortable being uncomfortable because the answer is NO. I would still have those days when I get nervous about doing something new and think that I always have an option not to put myself in that position. Instead, I can confidently say that I know how to overcome this fear.
Discomfort may not be the best feeling in the world. I found myself dealing with uncomfortable situations every day. Same feeling but now I dealt with it in a different way, instead of running I just embraced it. There’s no guarantee what the outcome will be, but it opens so many doors to possibilities. It made me discover my new strengths and capabilities and my perspective on life has expanded. I have learned that I can only grow when I am willing to push past my comfort boundaries and explore the unfamiliar. Life is unpredictable, new experiences can be scary and unsettling, but they are a natural part of life. I will continue to embrace it every day as a way to grow and use these to help me develop and live my life to the fullest.
