Do not enter the comfort zone

Sh e was very comfortable running 5K and 10K races, and usually placed well. She often thought about stretching herself to run a half marathon and then one day, a full marathon. As her dreams about training harder and running longer races took shape, she found herself returning to her comfortable training regime and settled once again for training to run in those 5K and 10K races.

en one day, she decided to go for it. She made a commitment to break free from her comfort zone and train harder and run farther. She woke up earlier and each day that she ran, she pushed herself just a little bit farther until she could comfortably nish a half marathon. And after that, she left that comfort zone and began training even harder to compete in a full marathon, and last year successfully ran in the NYC Marathon. When asked if she had plans on returning to her former routines of running in shorter races and giving up the long runs, her response was that she would never allow herself to enter the comfort zone ever again. In her mind she created an image of a “Do Not Enter” sign followed by “ e Comfort Zone.”

For many of us we have reached some type of pinnacle or achieved a sought-after goal only to nd ourselves slowly backsliding and reentering our former comfort zone. We reach a certain level of success and then allow ourselves to get comfortable there instead of wondering what we could do if we pressed ourselves a little harder, taking a new or di erent path, and maybe even taking a little risk. It’s like breaking free from one comfort zone only to enter another comfort zone.

If we are on a path of personal or professional growth, we might all do well to have that same mental image top of mind, “Do Not Enter e Comfort Zone.” Whether it’s a physical achievement we are seeking, a business breakthrough, quitting a bad habit, starting a new and positive habit, or maybe setting our sights on breaking the company sales records, once we break free from what has been holding us back, leaving our comfort zone, we need to commit to never going back or settling ever again.

Here is something to watch out for, it’s called the neutral zone. It’s that place where we have decided to break free from our comfort zone but haven’t taken any action yet. Something is still holding us back. Maybe we haven’t fully committed to where

SEE NORTON, P13 an increased emphasis at WPS on vocational training courses to be more compatible with the demographics and desires of the students. It goes without saying; pursuing a college education is not for everyone. at cliche is more evident today than ever before given the cost of a 4- or 5-year degree with the likely result of going into debt. Furthermore, given WPS students’ academic track record, seeking a career in one of the trades or evolving elds is a prudent approach for a certain portion of each graduating class.

Pursuing a career as an electrician, cyber security programmer, carpenter, welder, medical technician or other vocational pathways can produce a reasonable income.

Westminster council candidates lining up

It’s early summer, but who is thinking of the November 7 municipal elections? I can tell you that serious candidates for city council seats and mayoral races in some cities are working hard as

SEE CHRISTOPHER, P13

Letter To The Editor

Obnoxious politics nothing new in Thornton

Last week I was surprised to hear Mayor Jan Kulmann make a speech during council accusing her political opponent of sinking to a “new low” in dirty campaign tactics. Apparently, a constituent has been coming to all of her public appearances and loudly proclaiming he is a fan of hers because she is a Republican. is hardly seems like harassment or intimidation, even if it is obnoxious. In any case, Kulmann called upon her fellow female candidates to put a stop to it, as an act of solidarity amongst women.

I wonder where that female solidarity was when I was running for council in 2019 when a mob of angry antivaxxers doxxed me, or when a friend of one of the council members spent weeks texting me insults and vague threats. I also didn’t see this solidarity in 2021 when candidate Kate Miya was receiving death threats, or when a councilmember told voters in Ward 2 that candidate Roberta Ayala would only care about “Mexicans” in ornton.

I don’t know why this man has taken it upon himself to let the world know that Jan is a Republican in such an obnoxious manner, and I understand that it must be annoying and frustrating for her, but what he is doing is nothing new, nor is it particularly low. Nasty, mean, and frightening campaign tactics have been the norm in ornton for many years now. Maybe now that Jan is experiencing this herself she has decided its bad enough to speak out against, but like many others who have tried to get involved in our city, I am skeptical of her intentions here. is whole thing is nothing more than a joke that she is blowing way out of proportion.

Jessica Troy, ornton

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