When you’re a teenager and your life is a mess – e.g., plunging into a vortex of excessive partying, and/or sinking into the quicksand of chronic overspending. It’s not that concerning. You are still exploring – still “finding yourself”. Thus, there is time to apply a fix once you figure out your authentic self. But what if you’re already an adult, and still living a crappy life?
Choosing to remodel your world often involves activities like signing up for a gym membership, reading books, purchasing courses, and conceptualizing the importance of self-discipline.
However, do you really think that not having a gym membership is the main reason for your unfortunate physical condition?
Commonly, we rely on things to fix part of our lives. We firmly believe that ownership is the key ingredient in terraforming our existence.
Well, that’s not the case.
“Having this” or “owning that” are common traps.
The number one reason keeping our life stagnant is our inability to handle discomfort.
We never set foot in a gym, not because we don’t own a membership bracelet. But because lifting weights is like an unwelcome intruder in the kingdom of our comfort zone.
We never ventured into the realm of healthy eating, not because we lack access to fresh products. But because opting for nutritious meals feels tasteless and less emotionally satisfying than a bowl of ice-cream.
Enter: discomfort training. The premise of this drill is simple: daily, you do uncomfortable things – things outside your comfort zone.
The idea?
Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
Discomfort training is like a magical potion for mental toughness – except that there is no magic involved, only a generous dose of intentional unpleasantness.
So, if you’ve always dreamed of looking good shirtless. Discomfort training will kidnap you from your cozy routine and throw you into the arena of growth.
What Is Discomfort Training?
Discomfort training refers to activities that aim to strengthen your pain tolerance. You intentionally expose yourself to uncomfortable situations, which improves your mental and emotional resilience.
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- Discomfort training is tightly related to the concept of hormetic stress. Hormetic stress is a form of positive stress that builds resilience within the body. It has been recognized as a type of stress that can positively attribute to longevity and greater health.
- For more on the topic of growth mindset, read the following book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (my summary of Mindset)
