286 // The Positive Impact of Discomfort

<p>Hello and welcome to episode 286 of The Mindful Kind podcast. </p> <p>In this episode, you'll learn about discomfort and how it can increase gratitude, happiness, and life satisfaction. Here are the key take-aways:</p> <ul> <li>People who experience adversity are more likely to appreciate small pleasures (as long as their adversities are in the past)</li> <li>Too much of a good thing can become unpleasant</li> <li>Discomfort can lead to an increase in mindfulness and a decrease in stress</li> </ul> <p>The strategy I share for embracing more discomfort is to go outside your comfort zone and try new things, then allow yourself to process challenging emotions that might arise along the way.</p> <p>Head over to <a href= "http://www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/286">www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/286</a> to grab a free chapter of The Mindful Kind book, called "Exploring Outside Your Comfort Zone."</p> <p>Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.</p>