In and Out of the Comfort Zone: Cognitive Ease and Strain

Comfort Zone generally refers to an environment, real or figurative, in which a person feels comfortable and in control, safe in any way, from having a secure source of food to feeling loved and appreciated.

According to Bardwick, the comfort zone is characterized by low levels of stress and anxiety.

However, dwelling constantly in the comfort zone is not as good as it may appear.

New things, ones to discover or to learn are often beyond the zone…