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Getting Comfortable With Feeling Uncomfortable

In my more youthful years, before I had kids, I got in to the Crossfit training methods. As a competitive person, this type of fitness protocol spoke to me. One of my favorite sayings I heard while immersing myself in the Crossfit world was, "get comfortable with being uncomfortable".
I have to be honest, I love that sentiment. I really think that one of the things plaguing us in modern times is we're too comfortable, or we seek comfort and convenience over most other conditions. This is how I got in, and stayed in, debt. I was too comfortable spending and living a lifestyle that I assumed I could eventually "catch up on". There's a growing sentiment in our country that debt is normal. While there can be a positive side to debt, when used to grow assets or investing in your future, most debt we collectively carry is not serving us well. Eventually, your debt will become really uncomfortable. 
I mentioned Monday I'm in a weight loss challenge. Weight loss, like most changes in life, can be uncomfortable. Getting accustomed to eating less, dealing with food cravings, exercising more, etc. Paying off debt can be uncomfortable. Passing up opportunities with friends, taking more frugal vacations (if you take any at all), not splurging on items you've always spent money on, etc.
There aren't many big changes that you'll make where you'll experience success and remain existing comfortably. There are going to be sacrifices. There are going to be feelings of deprivation. There are going to be times where you want to quit. I can remember many Crossfit workouts where I was breathing heavy and my muscles were on fire, but quitting on the workout wasn't an option. After a while, you begin to desire that feeling and thrive off it. You begin to get comfortable with that feeling because you know that it's necessary to achieve the outcome you desire.
I mentioned earlier that debt will become uncomfortable, eventually. I choose to make it uncomfortable now while paying it off, than have it be uncomfortable later when it has the chance to limit me and the life I'd like to live. Same with weight (or any health issue). Get uncomfortable improving the situation, before it affects your life in a negative and uncomfortable way.
Get comfortable in the uncomfortable moments that are improving your life in every way that you desire.

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