Discomfort Builds Mental Strength

 [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-black-long-sleeve-shirt-using-macbook-mXz64B8-3h0?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Discomfort is what most people actually run away from, human nature is wired in such a way that it chooses the easiest path, the quick escape, the seat that is most comfortable. The reality of this that real growth does not actually happen when we are just sit down on our comfort zone, real growth takes place when we push ourselves beyond our place of comfort, go through challenges that test our limits.  [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/two-people-sitting-at-a-table-using-laptops-wmObECgamWI?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Those moments that actually feel the hardest are most times the one that shape us into those great men we become. Staying in your comfort zone keeps you comfortable but also the same level, whereas discomfort makes you stronger. T Just like the way we condition our mind, we can also condition our body. Repeatedly challenges gives you what is called a calluses mind. When ever you encounter a discomfort, face it ,and refuse to quit, another layer of resilience is added to your nature. As time goes on , those task that once felt overwhelming will become manageable not because it is easier , but because you are now tougher.  [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-yellow-crew-neck-t-shirt-using-macbook-pro-12sEHaFmqGE?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) Don't avoid discomfort, don't be afraid of stepping outside of your comfort zone, this habit of always wanting to stay where you are safe will make you weak, but when you embrace it, you become strong. For every challenge that you face, it prepares you for the next one, you grow in confidence, this because you know that you can endure more than you think you can. You can start small by making very small choices that go against your comfort. Wake up earlier than you have been doing, that task that you usually postpone, finish it, or maybe when ever you feel like stopping on a particular task , you can push for one more round. Mental toughness is built by each act, this will come to a point where discomfort no longer feels like something you fear but a step towards strength.