Taking That Leap

Have you ever wished you could do something that you always wish you could. This could be something like buying a house, skydiving, or even switching careers, majors, or jobs. All of us can find some kind of fear in decision making, no matter big or small, but here are some tips to help you take the leap into a brand new experience.

Plan it out: An easy step we can always take when trying something new is to plan it out. Learning a little bit more about something will sometimes ease our nerves about the whole situation. This can come from a financial standpoint where it is simply more affordable than we believed. Research can also help us find logistics that make it seem like less of big deal, such as, a statistic on the amount of people who have accomplished that goal by completing steps 1, 2, and 3.

Do it with a friend or family member: The buddy system is always there for you. By doing something with someone you trust and that they are more comfortable with you can ease your own nerves for the event.

Write it down: Writing down the fear or thing you hope to accomplish will help you commit to conquering a fear, make that trip you have always been talking about or accomplish t that goal you set out to do. For instance if you right in your journal, "I will get a 28 on ACT by preparing and studying for an hour every other night for the test." You are committing to accomplish that goal. Make sure to make the goal or task specific and measurable by adding dates and realistic figures. "I will lose 20 pounds in a week." would be an example of a not superb goal as the timeline to number of pounds is very unrealistic. But "I will lose 20 pounds in 3 months" gives a more realistic time frame for that goal.

taking that leap into something new is always scary, but hopefully by taking into consideration these factors taking that first step towards your dream will be more manageable. Remember you've got this just put your mind to it!