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- DictionaryCom·fort zone/ˈkəmfərt ˌzōn/
noun
- 1. a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress: "times when we must act beyond our comfort zones"
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Psychological state in which a person feels at ease and in control of their environment
A comfort zone is a familiar psychological state where people are at ease and (perceive they are) in control of their environment, experiencing low levels of anxiety and stress. Judith Bardwick defines the term as "a behavioral state where a person operates in an anxiety-neutral position." Brené Brown describes it as "Where our uncertainty, scarcity and vulnerability are minimized—where we believe... Wikipedia