HealthStaying at the Edge of UncertaintyWe grow when we seek the periphery of our comfort zoneSavePrintLearning a new skill or taking on a new challenge requires us to extend ourselves beyond was is familiar and predictable. ArtmannWitte/ShutterstockLeo Babauta3/29/2021|Updated: 2/10/2022When we get into a situation that feels uncertain, most of us will immediately try to get to a place of certainty. Instead of writing a blog post, I’ll find myself wanting to check emails or my favorite websites.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentLeo BabautaAuthorLeo Babauta is the author of six books and the writer of Zen Habits, a blog with over 2 million subscribers. Visit ZenHabits.netAuthor’s Selected ArticlesIt’s Just Fear—Overthinking Can Trap You in Worry and DoubtDec 10, 2025Build the Habit of Showing UpOct 23, 20255 Ways to Break Out of a Dull LifeOct 17, 2025The Power of Small Actions to Reset Your LifeAug 25, 2025Related Topicsgrowthmindsetriskscomfort zoneAD