comfort zone

American  

noun

1. the range of atmospheric temperature and humidity considered comfortable for most people.

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comfort zone British  

noun

1. a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable, or in control

   encouraging people to work outside their comfort zone

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Example Sentences

Muddy pitches, febrile home crowds and the Premier League's biggest stars taken far beyond their comfort zones.

From BBC

“I feel this year I had to step out of my comfort zone and have confidence to step up and make shots.”

From Los Angeles Times

We are sucked into our own ideological comfort zones and when we stray outside it's a shock to the system, and often our sense of self.

From BBC

If it pushes against your comfort zone but stays within your principles, it’s almost reckless — that’s where the best decisions live.

From MarketWatch

He preferred living life within his comfort zone while I craved adventure and variety.

From Los Angeles Times