Ep.29 Harvesting Growth: How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Leads to a Fuller Life

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn!When was the last time you tried something new?!? Today on the pod I am providing 5 reasons why it’s time to try some things you’ve never done before!You’ll Be Happier and More PositiveTrying new things can certainly be fun, but it has actually proven that it makes you happier and more optimistic. That’s because when you try new things, your body produces and releases dopamine and serotonin—two feel-good hormones that spark pleasure and motivation and reduce anxiety. You’ll Renew Motivation and InspirationFeeling inspired and energized isn’t just for creatives. Without it, life can feel dull and even pointless. As mentioned above, trying new things releases dopamine, which in part drives motivation.You’ll Be a More Well-Rounded Person Who’s the most interesting person at social events? The one with the stories, of course! The more new things you try, the more you can share about your adventures and lessons learned and potentially spark a meaningful connection.You’ll See How Other People LiveEvery time you travel somewhere new, try a new foods, or learn a new tradition, you’re experiencing how other people in other parts of the world live their life. Expanding your knowledge, you learn how other people live and why, your perspective on life starts to shift. You Get to Know Yourself BetterIf experience is the best teacher, then actually experiencing things is the only way to learn. You’ll never know if you never try it.  Trying something new might even leave you so surprised by how much you loved it. LINKS: https://www.lifehack.org/902478/try-new-thingshttps://www.purelyinspired.com/blogs/articles/benefits-of-trying-something-newhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pieces-of-mind/202201/doing-something-new-is-good-for-youhttps://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/the-mind-body-benefits-of-learning-a-new-skillLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!