Comfort is described as a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint, as well as a feeling of pleasurable ease, well-being, and contentment. It is associated with being at peace and feelings of tranquility. The mind loves comfort but also craves challenge and stimulation. Visualizations of comfort include embracing, a nice cup of tea by the fireplace, and a cozy blanket. While comfort is important and provides a sense of security, fulfillment, and peace, it can be harmful if relied on through use of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Tips for expanding one's comfort zone include starting with small steps, self-encouragement, planning but remaining open, visualization, and self-care.

1. Comfort is…
A state of physical ease
and freedom from pain
or constraint at a very
basic level.

2. Comfort is…
A condition or feeling
of pleasurable
ease, well being and
contentment.

3. When you think of
comfort, you think of
being at peace.
Tranquility

4. The Mind
The mind loves
comfort.

5. The Mind
The mind also craves to
be challenged and
stimulated

6. Visualize Comfort
People embracing.
A nice cup of tea.
A cozy blanket.
A nice fireplace.
A smile.
What comes to your
mind in terms of
comfort?

7. Importance of Comfort
It is important that the
majority of times in our
lives we feel at ease
and we feel at peace…

8. When is Comfort Helpful?
There is a sense of security
that you feel when you
have comfort - a warmth.
You feel a sense of
fulfillment.

9. When is Comfort Helpful?
Most of the time when you
know just having comfort
as the majority of your
existence and experience is
helpful place to be.
It gives a sense of peace.

10. When Can Comfort Be
Harmful?
Harmful things used for
comfort could be when
you're using things that
are not serving you
well…

11. Tips for Increasing
Comfort and
Expanding Your
Comfort Zone or
Perimeter

12. Tip #1. Pick smaller
things and work your
way up.

13. Tip #2. Give yourself
lots of cheers for
finding the courage
and at least be willing
to try.

14. Tip #3. Use steps and a
plan but of course be
open to not knowing
everything.

15. Tip #4. Visualize
yourself reaching this
higher place.

16. Tip #5. Replenish and
nurture yourself.

17. "The mind is the cause
and our experiences
are the effects.“
-Marianne Williamson

18. Feed Your Mind
Increase Comfort
Stretch Your Comfort
Zone
Growth is a Good Thing!
Spread Comfort