Stepping beyond what feels safe—physically, emotionally, mentally, in any area of life.
Even climbing a roof—something that shouldn’t have fazed me after skydiving, hang gliding, bungee jumping and canyon swinging—made me hesitate. But I did it. And in doing so, I expanded my courage–and also wondered why I was so scared by it (the biggest surprise came with the ladder).
These experiences took time, energy, and intention to plan. But what I got back? I couldn’t have prepared for it.Curiosity. Courage. Connection. Confidence.
The first 7 days of 100 Days of Say Yes have already been more than just a challenge—they’ve been a transformation.
From texting a long-overdue “thank you” 12 years later, to dancing in the pouring rain in a PJ shirt and my son’s boots, to assisted stretching that pushed every inch of my body past its limits… every single experience has pushed me outside my comfort zone.
✅ I became more curious about what I’m truly capable of.
✅ I built deeper connections with others and with myself.
✅ I faced subtle (and loud) self-doubt—and watched it shrink.
✅ And I started stacking confidence, one “yes” at a time.
Most fear isn’t about danger—it’s about discomfort.
No one’s thinking about us as much as we think they are. So get out of your comfort zone for yourself.
That realization alone? Freeing.
So I’ll ask you:
How are you being open to curiosity, courage, connection, and confidence?
What’s something you’ve always wanted to do—but haven’t yet? What’s been stopping you from doing it?
🎯 This is your chance. Submit your idea—and you might be selected to join me for a future Say Yes Experience. Let’s push past comfort and into possibility.
ABOUT JESSICA:
Jessica Rector is on a mission to help others truly live.
CEO of The Say Yes Experience and Founder of Burnoutable, the first comprehensive SaaS platform to prevent and end burnout, Jessica empowers you to get out of your comfort zone and into possibilities, so you can break through burnout and tackle your negative thoughts to turn them into positive action and bigger outcomes!
Through our research, we consult with companies and train teams to create a culture that no one wants to leave by enhancing mental wellness and preventing burnout. They have worked with clients such as Scotiabank, NBCUniversal, the Dallas Mavericks, and Fortune’s #2 “Best Company to work for.”
As a #1 best-selling author of 12 books, Jessica has been interviewed on NBC for her research and work on burnout. As an HR.com Future of Employee Well-Being Advisory Board Member, Jessica helps to change the conversation around burnout and mental health with senior leaders and executives.
When she is not traveling around the world for work, Jessica enjoys creating more Say Yes experiences, while learning about the exciting world of Transformers, so she can carry on real conversations with her CFO, Chief Fun Officer, her twelve-year-old son, Blaise, who is also a #1 best-seller author and the youngest published author in the United States.
Get Jessica’s recent books, The Say Yes Experience: 52 tips to Prevent Burnout and Enhance Your Mental Health and Blaze Your Brain to Extinguish Burnout: 52 Tip to Prevent, Break Through and Eliminate Burnout at jessicarector.com. Connect with her on LinkedIn by CLICKING HERE.
