feel the fear and do it anyway

A couple of months ago I listed some things I associate with risk/fear. Let’s see where I’m at now;

• Financial risks (investments, property)
  I have made some investments in myself, and enrolled in several personal interest workshops. I still have not made any leap regarding investments or property. Will look for opportunities to educate myself in finance, but for now I’m happy enough with my savings routine

• Driving
  No action taken, yet. But I’m not avoiding the idea like I used to. If it comes down to it, I’ll be happy to a day off to sit the test

• Being honest! I sometimes find it easier to shy from communicating clearly than to be upfront
  This I’m still learning

• Seeking career challenges
  I feel like I have so much on the go in my life outside of work, I’m still fine at the moment in my current role

• Following my dreams
  More than ever, I’m listening to my inner voice. I’ve invested time and money into 6 short courses and workshops so far this year. I’m loving learning, loving life and I feel my dreams are more within my grasp than ever

• Travelling without a job to come back to
  One of my close friends who I’ve travelled several times with, is returning to Europe this September. Having a birthday cocktail overseas a still an option I am entertaining!

• Having too much trust when I don’t have all the facts
  This year I’ve been taking action more quickly, instead of pondering too long on all the potential outcomes. I’m trusting myself more, to make the decisions that are right for me.

So the main focus at the moment is learning and having new experiences. I’m doing plenty of that right now and I can feel the changes :)

of this goal from “take more risks” to “feel the fear and do it anyway”, which feels more appropriate when I am looking at what I want to achieve from this goal. Also the new wording seems to make me look at my desired outcomes more. So much to do this year, but I’m moving forward, which feels good!

If I’m going to have this as a goal, I need to be able to measure it somehow. So what do I consider risky? I’ll try to be honest and not miss anything;

• Financial risks (investments, property)
• Driving
• Being honest! I sometimes find it easier to shy from communicating clearly than to be upfront
• Seeking career challenges
• Following my dreams
• Travelling without a job to come back to
• Having too much trust when I don’t have all the facts

I’ll come back and look at this list very soon, and review what areas I feel I need to pursue. Some of them (eg. follow my dreams) of course, I know I need to act on more. Well now I have something to work with!

With my accidental foray into comedy performance the other week, I totally proved to myself I am capable of looking risk in the eye, and winning :) Bring it on!

comedy felt like a huge risk. Somehow I managed to get through the night and reflect on it as a great experience! So with that one under my belt, I look for another challenge. My one word resolution this year is “Opportunity”. I am trying to look at anything outside my comfort zone as not just risky, but an opportunity.