95| What Happens When You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

What if getting away from your everyday routine could help you discover that you're capable of more than you thought?In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson shares stories from a very special family vacation to Puerto Rico, where three generations of her Puerto Rican family traveled together. From introducing her boys to their Puerto Rican heritage and experiencing Spanish Mass to exploring Old San Juan, trying new foods, and making memories together, this trip was about so much more than a beautiful destination.Again and again, Melissa watched what happened when someone was willing to step outside of their comfort zone.Her young niece and nephew discovered they could swim without the floaties and goggles they had depended on. Her boys experienced snorkeling for the first time. Melissa challenged herself to speak Spanish even when she knew it wouldn't be perfect. And during an unforgettable adventure through the Puerto Rican rainforest, three generations of the family climbed rocks, slid down a natural waterfall, swam through a cave, and faced fears together.Through it all, Melissa discovered a powerful lesson about courage, confidence, limiting beliefs, and taking the next right step. Sometimes looking at the entire journey feels impossible. Instead of figuring out the next 20 steps, what if you simply asked, Where do I put my foot next?Whether you're pursuing a God-given dream, considering a career change, facing a fear, trying something new, or simply feeling stuck in what's comfortable, this episode will encourage you to stop letting the story of what you "can't" do keep you from discovering what might be possible.Ready to take your next right step?If this episode has you thinking about where you might be feeling stuck, too comfortable, or ready for something more, download my FREE Life Evaluation Tool. You'll reflect on 10 key areas of your life, identify where you're thriving and where God may be inviting you to grow, and begin getting clear on your next right step. https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ecTimestamps:00:03 A family trip to Puerto Rico and sharing our heritage with the next generation02:25 Watching kids build confidence outside their comfort zones04:42 Why does vacation make us braver?05:55 Exploring Old San Juan and Puerto Rican culture07:08 Experiencing Spanish Mass with our kids08:29 Letting go of perfection and speaking Spanish10:52 Our rainforest adventure and doing hard things13:19 Remembering the courage to take the next scary step15:46 Borrowing courage across three generations16:45 Small ways our kids stepped outside their comfort zones18:10 Where do I put my foot next?20:32 What could happen if you allowed yourself to try?getting outside your comfort zone, stepping outside your comfort zone, how to be more courageous, building confidence, overcoming fear, limiting beliefs, taking the next right step, trusting God with your next step, Christian encouragement for women, Catholic women podcast, faith and courage, God-given dreams, family travel, traveling with kids, Puerto Rico family vacation, Puerto Rican heritage, Puerto Rico travel, Old San Juan, El Yunque rainforest, Spanish Mass, family memories, raising confident kids, Anchored with Purpose podcast