Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

Kristen Butler: Could Your Comfort Zone Be Your Biggest Advantage? | E309

Sep 23, 2024

In this discussion, Kristen Butler shares her inspiring journey from poverty to becoming the founder of Power of Positivity, now boasting over 50 million followers. She emphasizes the power of positivity, self-care, and the importance of expanding one's comfort zone for personal growth. Kristen also explores the balance between comfort and challenge, warning against burnout while chasing discomfort. Additionally, she introduces practical strategies for boosting self-image, gratitude practices, and transforming competitors into collaborators.

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Kristen Butler

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Quick takeaways

Embracing positivity can transform one's life, especially during hardships, as it fosters resilience and facilitates personal growth beyond comfort zones.

Self-care is essential for sustainable success, particularly for entrepreneurs, as it encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Building a supportive community and focusing on gratitude can enhance personal happiness while helping to identify positive influences over negative ones.

Deep dives

The Power of Positivity

A transformative journey can be initiated by embracing positivity, especially during challenging times. The speaker shares their experience of hitting rock bottom, feeling depressed, bankrupt, and overwhelmed by negativity. In response, they turned to positivity, prioritizing gratitude and changing their mindset to focus on the good things in their life, however small. This shift in perspective highlights that even in dire situations, a positive outlook can help individuals rebuild and thrive.

Intro

2min

Embracing Comfort for Growth

12min

The Essential Balance of Self-Care for Entrepreneurs

6min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

10min

Beyond Comfort: Embracing Growth

13min

Embracing Gratitude for Personal Growth

9min

Boundaries, Mindset, and Self-Care

10min

A happy child, Kristen Butler didn’t realize she was poor until other kids in school pointed it out. As a result, she decided to change her circumstances. But after years of pushing herself to the brink of exhaustion in the pursuit of success, Kristen hit rock bottom. Forced to reevaluate everything, she discovered the life-changing power of positivity. She went on to build a global community and now teaches others how to grow sustainably by expanding their comfort zones. In this episode, Kristen reveals how embracing self-care and positivity can fuel your success. Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a platform with over 50 million followers. She is the bestselling author of The Key to Positivity, The 3 Minute Positivity Journal, and The Comfort Zone.

In this episode, Hala and Kristen will discuss:

- Her journey from rock bottom to building a global brand

- How expanding your comfort zone leads to real growth

- Overcoming setbacks using positivity

- Why self-care is key to long-term success

- The benefits of staying in your comfort zone

- How chasing discomfort can lead to burnout

- Turning competitors into collaborators

- Surrounding yourself with luminaries, not ‘gloominaries’

- And other topics…

Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a global online community with over 50 million followers. She is also a keynote speaker and was recognized as a SUCCESS Magazine Emerging Entrepreneur.

Connect with Kristen:

Kristen’s Website: https://positivekristen.com/

Kristen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/positivekristen/

Kristen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivekristen/

Resources Mentioned:

Kristen’s Book, The Key to Positivity: Why You've Got the Comfort Zone All Wrong-and How to Tap Its Power to Live Your Best Life Now: https://www.amazon.com/Key-Positivity-Youve-Comfort-Wrong/dp/1401975984

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