In this episode, Megan talks about a realization she had after a slower January season — how comfort can feel good in the moment, but often delays clarity, growth, and confidence.

We often think peace should come before action. But most of the time… peace actually shows up after the decision.

The January Feeling

Winter made it easy to stay comfortable:

• Staying in pajamas
• Avoiding routines
• Not making decisions
• Waiting to start
• Choosing rest over action

Some of that rest was needed — but it also revealed something important:

Comfort didn’t create peace. It just delayed movement.

Comfort vs Peace

Comfort is:

• Familiar
• Predictable
• Low effort
• Avoidance disguised as patience
• Temporary relief

Examples:

• Staying in a routine that no longer fits
• Avoiding hard conversations
• Not choosing yet
• Researching instead of starting
• Keeping options open
• Scrolling instead of acting

Comfort removes pressure today But often creates anxiety tomorrow

What Staying Comfortable Costs You

Not dramatic losses — slow ones.

You slowly lose:

• Growth
• Clarity
• Confidence
• Momentum
• Self-trust

You don’t crash… You just gradually stop moving.

Discomfort Is Often The Start of Peace

Discomfort looks like:

• Setting boundaries
• Making the decision
• Starting before ready
• Saying no
• Consistent routines
• Hard conversations

At first it brings:

• Doubt
• Tension
• Awkwardness

But action gives something comfort never does:

Information.

Once you move:

• You gain facts
• You gain clarity
• You can adjust
• You build confidence

The Big Shift

We wait to feel peaceful before acting.

But usually:

Peace follows alignment and action — not avoidance.

Comfort feels calm because:

• Nothing changes
• Nothing is challenged
• Nothing is decided

But that’s not peace. That’s postponement.

A Better Question to Ask

Instead of:

“Does this feel comfortable?”

Ask:

“Will this bring me peace later?”

This changes:

• Parenting decisions
• Business decisions
• Life decisions

Because often we don’t want peace… We want relief.

And the fastest path to relief is usually the thing we’re avoiding.

Closing Thought

Comfort keeps today easy. Peace makes tomorrow lighter.

So ask yourself:

Are you staying comfortable to avoid something hard — when that hard thing is exactly what will give you peace later?