The Power of Two Jars: A Simple and Fun Activity to Teach Your Kids About Comfort Zones

I hope you had a wonderful holiday.

Before we dive into some serious topics, I wanted to share something fun and light you can do with your kids. Yes, you heard me right: with your kids.

You might think that comfort zones are something we can only talk about with adults and grownups, but there is an easy way to start introducing this concept to your little ones early on.

And trust me; it will make a huge difference in their lives.

And that’s what I’m going to talk about today in this 3 min episode.

So buckle up and get ready to learn how to help your kids break free from their fake comfort zones and discover their true potential.

Let’s go!

If you are more of a visual person, then you might like reading the transcript as well:

Hello, amazing humans!

Welcome to another episode of the podcast where we talk about living your best life. Today I have a super cool topic for you: comfort zones and kids. You know, when we are very little, like from zero to six years old, our brains are like sponges that soak up everything around us. Sometimes we learn things that are helpful and positive, but sometimes we also pick up things that are not so good for us, like fears, doubts, or bad feelings. And these things can stay with us even when we grow up and forget what caused them in the first place.

So how can we help our kids to deal with these things and not let them hold them back from living their best life?

Well, I have a fun and easy activity that you can do with them. All you need are two jars and some paper or stickers or anything you can use to fill them up. One jar will represent the fake comfort zone. This is where all the things that make us feel stuck, scared, or unhappy live. The other jar will represent the real comfort zone. This is where all the things that make us feel strong, brave, and happy live.

To introduce this concept to your kids, ask them to think of anything that might be in their fake comfort zone jar. Maybe they are afraid of the dark, or they don’t like sharing their toys, or they get angry easily. Whatever it is, let them put it in the jar using words or pictures or symbols. Then ask them to think of what they want instead and put it in the real comfort zone jar. Maybe they want to feel safe at night, or make more friends, or be more calm. And don’t forget to add whoever and whatever can support them with that.

Then explain to them that the fake comfort zone jar might seem cozy and familiar, but it actually keeps them from being happy and trying new things. But the real comfort zone jar is where they can find their true confidence and strength. It’s where they can be themselves and if they want to step out of it and learn new things without fear, they can.

It might help to explain that comfort zones can be a physical place or something in their head. So, you can draw a circle to help them visualize both zones. You can do this activity with your kids as often as you want and see how their jars change over time. You can also do it for yourself and see what’s in your own comfort zones. You might be surprised by what you discover!

And remember: it all starts within you, and it might take time, but that’s fine. Accept your humanity and learn and grow.

All right, that’s all for today, folks. I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and learning about comfort zones and kids.

Now it’s time for some action: grab your jars and get ready to rock your comfort zones with your little ones. I want to see your awesome creations and hear your amazing stories. You can share them with me on my email, Instagram, or Twitter. You can find the links in the show notes.

And if you loved this podcast, please show me some love by leaving a review or a comment on Soundcloud or wherever you tune in. It really helps me to spread the word and inspire more people to live their best life.

Thank you so much for being here, and until next time, keep shining and keep living your best life. ✨

This is Rasha Alajouz, and you’ve been listening to LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE PODCAST.

Coming Soon:

• Comfort Zones and Teens
• Comfort Zones in the Workplace
• The History of Comfort Zones