Confidence is actually interchangeable with the word “comfort”.

Now there’s a shift in the right direction!  Recognizing these two words as synonyms begins propping open the door of understanding.  While confident may feel illusive, mysterious, yet alluring, comfortable is that cozy word we can climb into and wrap ourselves in; and yet they are two sides of a coin that buy your way into a club you felt unsure how to access.

While comfort zones are famous for being cozy, there’s not much room for growth inside that small, safe box. And yet you stay, because the pressure to be perfect outside of that box is too overwhelming.