Topic: Moving Towards the Growth Zone

Date: 22nd August 2025
Facilitator : Smita Pradhan
Number of Participants: 19

Objective

The session aimed to:

1. Introduce the concept of Comfort Zone → Fear Zone → Learning Zone → Growth Zone.
2. Help students identify their comfort zones and personal barriers.
3. Encourage strategies to step beyond fear into learning and growth.
4. Enable students to commit to one actionable step toward personal growth.

The session began with an ice-breaker wherein, students wrote one activity from their comfort zone and one from their desired growth zone. Responses were displayed collectively, helping students recognize common patterns in behaviours and aspirations.

Further then the four-zone model was explained through an interactive discussion and visual representation. Students reflected on which zone they spend most of their time in and shared reasons for remaining there. After that crossing the zones activity was introduced. Students worked in small groups to role-play scenarios relevant to their lives (e.g., competitive exams, public speaking, moving to a new city). These role plays illustrated the emotional and behavioural shifts required to move from comfort zone to the growth zone.

In the end, in a reflection circle we discussed again about what makes us stay in comfort zone and stops us from moving to growth zone.

Key Takeaways

• Growth is achieved through small, consistent steps beyond comfort.
• The fear zone is temporary and can be overcome with planning, self-belief, and support.
• Students became more aware of their patterns and demonstrated readiness to take proactive steps toward growth.

Student Engagement

Participation was active throughout the session. Students expressed that the activities were relatable and helped them reflect on personal challenges and strategies for overcoming them.

Follow-Up Recommendations

• Conduct a progress check in 2–3 weeks to review individual commitments.
• Encourage teachers to integrate growth-oriented tasks in class activities.
• Consider forming peer-support groups to maintain motivation.