One way to give your career a boost is to step outside your comfort zone at work. Embrace discomfort to increase your productivity, be more creative, and improve your ability to cope with change.

You can start small by speaking to someone you don’t know or take on a bigger challenge by asking your boss for a new project or a promotion.

Overcome your natural inclination to stay inside your comfort zone by challenging yourself daily to do one thing that makes you uncomfortable. With practice, you’ll find that speaking up in meetings or asking co-workers for feedback becomes easier, and your career will benefit.