There are some things in life that simply can't be avoided, no matter how uncomfortable they make us 

and there can be rewards in stepping outside of your comfort zone. 

Even when the thought of it makes us want to puke. Even when we want nothing more than to run screaming for the hills. 

That's why people love to say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

 But sometimes, those people don't know what the hell they're talking about.