Hi guys, I thought I would call on you inspirational peeps to help me with an article I'm writing... (in a former life I used to be a journalist and am just getting back into it again!).

It's entitled 'Step Out of Your Comfort Zone' and I'll be pitching it to the national consumer women's magazines.

I'm looking for people who have an interesting tale to tell regarding stepping out of their 'comfort zone'. Ideally women aged 25+ who have embraced a new challenge or taken a risk and are really glad they did.

It could be anything to do with taking on a new career challenge; something you've done regarding your health or physical appearance which has turned your life around or maybe a fear you've overcome and found a new lease of life.

All I would need is a couple of short paragraphs on your story (and maybe a pic if the mag needs it. I would also have to use your real name, so please don't send if you wouldn't want to see it in print!).

If you could PM me with any stories I'd be really grateful!

Thanks in advance xxx

just bumping this up ... can anyone help?