Why Do I Feel Uncomfortable?

Written by: Harmandeep Kaur Grewal – MA (Psychology)

Last updated date : February 06, 2023

You see you can feel discomfort due to several reasons. First of all, you are not happy with your friend. And it upsets you. You have money issues. So, you stay uncomfortable. Furthermore, you have back pain which makes you feel bad. And other reasons which could make you uncomfortable. Moreover when you are stressed or anxious then you are uncomfortable. And you are unable to enjoy the event. People often think, why do I feel uncomfortable? And how to handle an uncomfortable situation. Moreover, some people also make us uncomfortable.

Additionally, you cannot be feeling pleasure all the time. And some sort of discomfort is only natural. Also, you should not try to be very comfortable and weak. As it will make you unfit for challenges. You need to have the strength to meet problems faced on daily basis. If you are concerned that daily traffic makes you upset. Then you can change your route or try to go out earlier. So, need to make certain changes in your routine. Also, preparing for an exam can be tiring. But you cannot leave in between because you are uncomfortable. But keep going till you succeed.

In this article, we will discuss the reasons for feeling uncomfortable. And then why sometimes it is important to get out of the comfort zone.


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Chapter 1:

Why Do I Feel Uncomfortable?

When you are preparing for an exam then you need to sleep less. Moreover, you wake up for 20 hours and study a lot. And your body and mind will be tired. Here you are not warm and cozy. But you are agonizing. Then why go through pain? Because you have a goal to achieve. And for that, you need to get out of an enjoyable state to an uneasy one. And people ask why I feel uncomfortable. There can be several reasons for that. And you can learn how to handle an uncomfortable situations. But if you stay anxious and stressed for years then it is a problem. You need to visit a doctor.

Additionally, many problems like depression, anxiety and so on can make you uncomfortable. So, you need to watch the symptoms if there are any, and change them. Also, if you seek discomfort then you gain something new or learn something new. So, do not keep yourself away from something you want to do just because you are scared of getting stressed out. But to achieve something you need to be brave to take action.

Chapter 2:

Managing Discomfort

First of all, you should know what you want. You should have some clarity. Your mind will keep on playing with unwanted thoughts when you do not know what is it you want. Moreover, You can take time to understand what you want in this life. For instance, what are your long-term goals? So, your daily goals could be set accordingly. And can focus on one thing of interest. And need not waste your energy on things that will not bring you anything fruitful. You can ask, why do I feel uncomfortable? And learn on how to handle an uncomfortable situation.

Second of all, you need to identify the trigger. You should know what thing is making you concerned or stressed. For instance, you have a problem with your neighbor parking his car outside your house. Then you can try to convince him to not do such a thing. And if he does not listens then you can take suggestions from others and take some action.

Third of all, you have something in mind. But you are scared to try. Because you need to be out of your comfort zone. Also, you are not happy with yourself for not trying at all. You can always give it a try and then see if you can handle it.

Chapter 3:

Strengthening Yourself

We all exercise to strengthen our bodies. But we must make our minds strong. It can happen if we try to stay stable emotionally. Moreover, we need to control our emotions. And tolerate some kind of discomfort. Because it is essential for our growth. You cannot expect to be in comfort ad grow in life. First of all, be healthy. If you are weak or lazy then you cannot be happy. You will get many lifestyle diseases. For instance, sitting in a position will give you diabetes, heart attack, back pain, cervical and so on. So, you need to strengthen it. Here you must get out of your cozy zone. And don’t ask why I feel uncomfortable. You should know how to handle an uncomfortable situation.

Furthermore, if you are free or have a lot of time to spare then learn something new. You do not need to become a bookworm. But at least be active. And learn something which interests you and makes you grow. It will help you to grow mentally.

Additionally, you can socialize and meet new people. And you can support other people like you. But if you are in need then you can join a group of your choice. For instance, if you want to stop drinking alcohol then join this kind of group. Being part of something like this, will help you to move further.

Next of all, you can learn to meditate. You need to become strong and let go of things. And you will feel free. Moreover, you can enhance your concentration. And could focus on one thing. And get rid of unwanted thoughts.

Chapter 4:

Other Things That Can Help You

You will be comfortable if you are happy. And for that, you need to have some dreams. If you are working or studying then you must have something which you want to achieve. For instance, you want to raise your salary. And want to buy a new house. For this, you need to work a little more each day of your life. And here you will walk into the world of discomfort. But you cannot learn things uncomplete. And it will haunt you later. So, you keep moving forward. And help you realize your goal one day. And you can learn why I feel uncomfortable. Also, you should know how to handle uncomfortable situations.

Additionally, by working you increase your self-confidence. And hence your self-esteem also rises. These things will bring pleasure to discomfort. As you will trust yourself and work harder. Moreover, you can evaluate your progress. And see how much effort you have done. It will help you move further in life. But if you stay stagnant then you will be unhappy with yourself.

Chapter 5:

Call for Action

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