Do Something New

Want to explore new possibilities? Have hidden dreams that need to come alive? Read on.

Steps

 * 1)  Choose an activity that you have never done before, but are always thinking about. Make sure it is relatively achievable. (50 years old and want to hit a homer for the Yankees? Try a senior league instead.)
 * 2)  List all the reasons why you never tried this activity.
 * 3)  Examine each reason, and isolate obstacles into individual parts to reduce being overwhelmed. For example, to graduate college, one must pay (scholarship, loan, grant, cash), choose a college and major, make time to attend class, study and provide child care. All of these together can seem overwhelming, but individually, they are easier to handle. (If you feel at this point that the task is just too great, start over with step #1.)
 * 4)  Act! And remember, one step at a time is how the Great Wall was built. What college is nearby? What would I major in? What financing is available to me? Just calling a local college for a brochure may seem insignificant but so did the first Great Wall brick. If it's something you never did before it is a HUGE step.
 * 5)  While it is easy to say "Don't give up!", that is sometimes necessary. If you are in college but your family has a crisis and needs more of you, you may need to drop out. Just make sure you have explored all your options before retreating. You can usually try again later.

Tips

 * If you do something different but fail in achieving the main goal, at least you enjoyed the journey and can rest assured that you tried.
 * Keep trying if the above tip applies.
 * Thoroughly research your task, reducing the chance of failure and increasing the results.
 * When the chips are down, ponder the benefits of achieving your goal. Example: If you feel you've had enough of work and school, consider how much richer your life will be once you enter your dream profession.
 * Keep choosing new activities, great and small.
 * Remember times when you tried something new, learning from the highs and lows of your experiences.
 * Ask for help from those with the appropriate experience.
 * Fantasize about how you would feel if the goal was reached.
 * You must be willing to take risks.

Warnings

 * Don't go over your head, be realistic.
 * Exploring and experiencing new skills can be addicting.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Manage Change in Life
 * How to Change Your Life
 * How to Become What You Wish to Be in Life
 * How to Build a Social Life as a Senior Citizen
 * How to Grow
 * How to Achieve Short Term Goals