To grow, you have to embrace the discomfort.

That sentence comes from this article and fits perfectly in what happened to me recently.

Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Psychologist and author of Better Than Perfect, says people who regularly seek fresh experiences are more creative and emotionally resilient than those who remain stuck in routine.

“Breaking your mould can only make you stronger and more confident to reach higher levels in your professional and personal life,” she says.

Of course, in theory, that works, but how do you put it into practice?

I accidentally became vulnerable while writing my first post on this website. The feedback was much better than I had ever expected. Negative and positive responses made me rethink many things.

The main one was to review the code from the project I gave as an example in the article. There was a HUGE security mistake; even though it is a harmless app, I learned something from it. After all those years, I finally can comprehend how much you can grow personally and professionally.

Since I’m not a writer or specialist, here are the 5 tips from Chat GPT to help you become more vulnerable :)

Open Communication:

Cultivate an environment where open communication is encouraged.

Admit Mistakes and Learn from Them:

Acknowledge your mistakes rather than trying to conceal or ignore them.

Seek Feedback and Act Upon It:

Request feedback from peers, managers, or mentors to gain different perspectives on your work or approach.

Build Relationships Based on Trust:

Be authentic and empathetic and foster genuine connections with colleagues or team members.

Take Calculated Risks:

Embrace opportunities that challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.

Share your thoughts below :)