Have you heard the saying, "A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there"? It can be difficult to shake the anxiety that often goes with doing things we're not used to or comfortable with, precisely because we have either little or poor experience with whatever is outside our comfort zone.

However, learning to push those boundaries for yourself is helpful for advancing and succeeding both in your career and your personal life. If you don't know how to begin taking healthy steps to leave your comfort zone, here are some tips on things you can do that will encourage you to take risks and learn to embrace uncertainty.