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Growth pains…

by Instagram user: @theselfhug

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(via @infobeautiful@vis.social)

A dark green diagram with four concentric zones is titled “To grow or stay the same?” The graphic, credited to “The Self Hug” at the bottom, illustrates personal growth stages in circular layers from the centre outward.  &10;&10;Comfort Zone (innermost circle)  &10;Keywords: Sense of control, Unchallenged, Low risk, Low reward, Low satisfaction.  &10;Fear Zone (second circle)  &10;Keywords: Fearing the unknown, Focusing on problems & obstacles, Complaining frequently, Affected by opinions of others, Low self-confidence, Making excuses.  &10;Learning Zone (third circle)  &10;Keywords: Acquiring new skills, Acting despite fear, Expanding comfort zone, Developing confidence, Increasing knowledge, Identifying emotions, Seeing opportunities, Facing challenges, Embracing the unknown.  &10;Growth Zone (outermost circle)  &10;Keywords: Mastering new skills, Curiosity over conviction, Finding purpose, Willing to learn, Setting ambitious goals, Finding a greater sense of fulfilment, Feeling challenged, Conquering objectives.  &10;&10;These zones visually represent the journey from staying in a low-risk comfort zone to experiencing fear, then learning, and finally achieving growth. The overall message encourages moving outward through the zones to grow rather than stay the same.
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