Just say YES!
I have a friend, and she has this rule: she has to say yes to opportunities (all of them). Okay, maybe not ALL opportunities, like join the Hell’s Angels or partake in dangerous or damaging activities, but you get where I am going with this.
She explained that you never know how long you have on this earth, and you never know who your next friend will be, so say yes when someone asks you to do something or you have a chance to try something new.
This one hit home for me. What a great rule to have for yourself. How often do you turn down an invitation because you would rather cocoon at home, or your introverted self is not feeling up to meeting new people?
How often do we say to ourselves, “oh, I couldn’t do that, or I am not ______________(fill in the blank) enough to try that.”
It is so easy to stay comfortable and stick to the things we know, but what are we missing out on because of that? New friends, new experiences, new ideas, new skills? It’s easy to live within our comfort zone, but what would happen if you stepped out just a little?
So, the next time that you have an opportunity to try something new, learn a new skill, or meet some new people. Just say “yes”! You never know what cool experiences or wonderful people you might meet.
Have an amazing day!