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COMFortable with being uncomfortable

When we become comfortable with being uncomfortable, we are vulnerable and open to change. And change is what we’re trying to accomplish.

Understanding that if we keep doing the same things, thinking the same thoughts, we won’t get to a new place. Like the ever-famous quote by Einstein “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. Yes, we say never give up, failing just means we try again; however we have to change something in that new effort so that we get a different result.

When we go out of our comfort zone, that’s where the magic happens. Growing is often uncomfortable, I find that embracing that discomfort can be motivating. Which is to say, change your perspective on the meaning you’re giving to being uncomfortable.

So once you realize that a feeling of discomfort will bring growth and change, you welcome it. (Instead of the often misconception that there is a problem).

So, how does one get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Challenge yourself, by taking a risk & doing something uncomfortable. Even if there isn’t a direct result, the action of doing the uncomfortable thing will help build this skill. Focusing on being mindful and intentional with this feeling. Embodying it and welcoming all that comes up. With self kindness.

Try something new. A new food or activity. Go out with yourself or with a friend and try something new! Take a chance in an experience or social setting. Depending on your norm, take 1 step more. If it’s talking to that stranger sitting next to you, or across the room. Or if it’s offering help where you may not know exactly how. Even if you’re unsure, do the thing!

Say yes! Learn to say yes to invites, experiences or activities you’d normally say no to (Or use a lot of excuses for).

Be different! Accept who you are and your differences. Don’t try to blend in with the crowd. Stand out! Embrace your unique self! Get curious, ask questions. Talk about different topics with different people. Hear others’ opinions and perspectives, and it’s ok to have your own.

Change up something in your daily routine. Add 1 more thing or change the order. Instead of aimlessly walking from the bed to the coffee pot, try to get outside and walk barefooted on the ground. (It’s also very grounding which is great for you) or if you normally pickup your phone and scroll first thing in the morning, shift to meditate or simply do deep breathing with affirmations every morning, or do a quick walk around the block before getting into your car for work.

Make a list of 5 activities you’d like to do that make you uncomfortable. Make a promise to yourself to slowly (or quickly!) go through your list & complete these!

Once you become comfortable with being uncomfortable life is an adventure that you are in control of. I encourage you to add a little adventure to each day. You might just see some big transformations.

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Hi, I’m Ester

– coach, facilitator, speaker, and founder of E2B Coaching.

E2B is more than the name of my business; it’s a reflection of what I believe. The “E” represents both my name and the values that guide my work—explore, expand, evolve, empower, and embody. The “2B” represents to be—a reminder that beneath all the expectations, roles, and noise, there is value in simply being.

I believe we already hold much of the wisdom we’re searching for. My work isn’t about telling people who to become—it’s about creating the space to explore who they already are. Through coaching, workshops, circles, speaking, and meaningful conversations, I help people deepen self-awareness, cultivate self-trust, and navigate life with greater intention, freedom, and peace.

My hope is that every interaction leaves you feeling more connected to yourself, more grounded in what matters most, and more confident in the path that’s uniquely yours.

MY BIO

There was a time in my life when I felt deeply disconnected from myself. Like many people, I carried stories, fears, and pain that shaped the way I saw the world—and the way I saw myself. As a teenager, I struggled with depression, self-harm, and moments where I truly didn’t know how to keep moving forward.

What began my healing wasn’t finding the perfect answer. It was becoming curious. Through therapy, books, coaching, mindfulness, and years of personal exploration, I slowly discovered that awareness creates choice. The more I understood myself, the more I stopped living from old patterns and started living with greater intention.

That journey changed everything.

It didn’t make life perfect, nor did it remove life’s challenges. Instead, it helped me build something far more meaningful: a relationship with myself rooted in awareness, compassion, and self-trust. It taught me that we already hold much of the wisdom we’re searching for. Sometimes, we simply need the space to slow down, quiet the noise, and reconnect with it.

That belief became the foundation of E2B Coaching.

I became a certified Life Coach and NLP Practitioner because I wanted to combine evidence-based coaching with the deep personal work that transformed my own life. Over the years, my work has grown beyond traditional coaching into workshops, circles, speaking, and experiences that invite people to pause, reflect, explore, and discover new perspectives. While I integrate a variety of coaching techniques and practices, I believe the greatest transformation often comes not from being given answers, but from asking meaningful questions and learning to trust yourself more deeply.

Outside of my work, you’ll usually find me writing, journaling, reading, listening to podcasts, or spending time in nature. I’m endlessly curious and deeply value learning, reflection, meaningful conversations, and the simple moments shared with my husband and our four children. Those moments remind me that life isn’t only about becoming more—it’s also about learning how to simply be.

My hope is simple: that every person I meet leaves feeling a little more connected to themselves than when they arrived. Because in the end, I don’t believe growth is about becoming someone else. I believe it’s about shedding what no longer serves us so we can live more fully as who we truly are.

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