Comfort Zone Definition

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Imagine being forced to join an extracurricular activity, your options are Track and karate.Just thinking about how out of breathe running makes you feel, you decide track isn't for you and karate doesn't interest you. Nevertheless engaging in another activity may have an appealing interest.Engaging in extracurricular activities can get you out of your comfort zone, give you a new chance to learn, and make new friends.

Getting out of your comfort zone can result in so many good things like giving you a sense of accomplishment,or it may cause people to feel good about themselves. Jerry S. from Freedom Middle School,”Getting out of my comfort zone was the best thing that happened to me!”. A Teacher from Freedom Middle School,”Jerry S. is

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