How I did it: Somehow I realized that it's completely absurd to really worry about what other people think of you. So many times I was afraid to even speak because what I said might be wrong. But then, so what? My friends are going to be my friends. It's okay to make a joke, get something wrong, laugh, smile. In fact it makes everything much better when you can just breathe. I did this goal so long ago I was honestly surprised to have such a reminder that I once WASN'T so confident. Mostly I spend my days wearing really weird, brightly colored clothes and prancing around with unicorns. Things are different and it's good.

Lessons & tips: Stop worrying about what other people think.
Talk to people. Getting friends and dates are a really nice ego boost.
Avoid negative people and jerks. Laugh at them.
Find a cause to fight for. It's easier to be brave for someone/something else.

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Jun 18, 2010, 06:24PM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers