063 - Facing the Uncomfortable: Your Guide to Growth and Resilience

Permission to Flow

In this episode of Permission to Flow, host Jessica Hwang delves into the art of becoming "Comfortable Being Uncomfortable." Jessica emphasizes the vital role of self-awareness and emotional management in navigating discomfort. Inspired by the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and a powerful quote from George Adair, Jessica presents a roadmap for embracing temporary challenges as stepping stones to personal growth.

Jessica shares her own journey, highlighting how her career as a coach and podcast host has pushed her to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for development. She underscores the importance of engaging with regular, low-stakes challenges, such as practicing yoga or striking up conversations with strangers, to normalize discomfort and build resilience. By making habits of these practices, listeners can better prepare for larger transitions and create the meaningful lives they desire.

Tune in for actionable strategies on reframing your perspective towards discomfort, breathing exercises for managing stress, and the essential practice of mindfulness. Whether it's facing career changes or personal growth hurdles, Jessica assures that the discomfort you feel today is only temporary and that each challenge faced is a step closer to triumph.

For those seeking personalized guidance, Jessica invites listeners to explore her one-on-one coaching services at jessicahwangcoaching.com.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

00:00:00 - Intro

05:14:19 - The Anatomy of Discomfort

06:36:08 - Shifting Your Mindset

14:40:09 - Small Challenges for Growth

20:43:12 - How To Move Towards Discomfort

30:58:05 - Episode Recap

Quotes from the episode:

"Instead of us moving away from the fear, away from the discomfort, it's like, how can we actually take a step closer to it?"

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your own estimate of it. And this you have the power to revoke at any moment,” - Marcus Aurelius

“Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” - George Addair

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