Meet Claire from Long Island, NY

She is an outdoor instructor. She loves routine and finds solace in staying in comfortable places. While that may sound great (who doesn’t love comfort?) lately, she’s been pushing herself out of the comfort zone. She knows that if you are too comfortable, you are not growing. She says, “The best way to step outside of your comfort zone is to slowly brave new experiences and meet new people. Attempting to do new things can induce a bit of anxiety and possibly even fear but the remedy to that is: feel the fear and do it anyway! Say yes to good things that are coming your way instead of standing back. I recently wanted to advance in my career but I was riddled with self-doubt and thinking that I wasn’t good enough to rise up to the next level. This mindset kept me stuck in that comfortable place. I realized that everyone has to start somewhere. It genuinely helped me to become graceful and patient with myself. I allowed myself to make mistakes and remember that learning new things can be hard. It’s okay to be afraid to grow. Just don’t let the comfort, the fear and the “what if’s” hold you back from being the best person and version of yourself that you can possibly be.” The one thing she really wants to tell the world is, “When people are connected to nature, it becomes a catalyst to joy. Get outside and enjoy your journey!! Also, don’t be so hard on yourself.” May all your adventures be as awesome as you are, Claire! Thank you so much for visiting!