"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
So this week we talked about taking the good kind of risks. It can be a little scary, but if it's definitely worth it. If you don't know where to start, here is my Top 10 for new things to try:
1. Try a New Activity - Is there something you've wanted to try but have been too afraid to? That's what cheerleading was for me. It could be anything - karate, drama club, student council. You never know where the experience will bring you.
2. Wear Something Crazy - I used to feel funny about wearing dresses, even though I liked them. I just felt like they drew attention. But as long as it's appropriate, that's a good thing! Trying something a little out of the ordinary will help you develop your own style.
3. Branch Out - It's true - your girls are pretty awesome. But there's nothing wrong with expanding your circle, right? Talk to that new girl in class or invite a new teammate to go shopping. You might be surprised what you have in common.
4. Ask Out the Boy - This is probably the scariest of the scary, I know. But really, it's not that big of a deal. I mean, boys do it all the time. It can be really casual - you can even just invite him to hang out with your friends. Who knows? He could be too shy himself.
5. Get Help - It can be really hard for some. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for it, every once in a while. You can't expect yourself to do everything all the time.
6. Break Your Routine - You do things the way you do because you like them. Still, it can be good to mix it up every once in a while. So maybe try that new restaurant that you've been curious about instead of the usual, or switch up your order at Starbucks. You might be surprised.
7. Spend Time with Family - Okay, so this doesn't sound too risky. Think for a minute, though, about that cousin or grandparent that you think you have nothing in common with, and make an effort to spend time getting to know them. You may be able to teach each other something new.
8. Take Center Stage - Fear of public speaking is probably the biggest of them all, but it's pretty silly if you think about it. You really can't die of stage fright. So give it a try, by trying out for the play or even joining the chorus.
9. Journal It - I used to hate journaling, because I didn't like facing my thoughts and putting them on paper. I know a lot of people feel this way. Once you get used to it, though, you'll find it can actually be a really great tool.
10. Face a Silly Fear - Is there something small you're afraid of, for no real reason? For some, it's spiders or rollercoasters. It might be good to take one of those fears, even if they're not a big deal, and face it. If you can do that, you can face any fear.
There you go, Fab Gals! Let me know what kind of good risks you've taken, either by comment or at The Fab Gal Myspace.
