Woweee!
I survived Risk and am ever-more confident.
5 characteristics that make me want to take Risks (and makes me a better person)
Consistency - There is something to be said for languages that have no other tense but the present. Yes, the do exist. Like Japanese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Finnish come to mind. there isn’t any wishing, hoping, waiting, lamenting, because it all exists NOW. Isn’t that the coolest? And, stats show that they do better financially (like saving money, because it isn’t in reference to the future retirement, it’s about savings in the present!!) The long and short of it, be consistent with what you want, stating as though you already have it - there's NOTHING TO WORK TOWARDS!!
Bravery - Speaking my peace has never been an issue for me. Digging around and figuring out when I don’t feel so brave, courageous like the Lion in the Wizard of OZ, is the hard bit. Saying I am sorry (oh, and meaning it!) is difficult too. That means I may have to admit that I was wrong. Was I wrong or just that YOU weren’t wrong…hm.
Focus - With so damned many hats, it’s tough to keep things in perspective, eh? Bringing things back around to the fact that I am GRATEFuL versus concentrating on what I don’t have is where it’s at. Pity Parties are sure enticing, the invitations are so glammy, and satiating. They also serve the best goodies! However, owning up to having most of what I need, especially as well as what I want, bubbles to the surface and I cry. Yes, I cry.
What the hell attitude - It’s natural. Doesn’t have to be smug or glib. Just not being discounted for what I want, the very things that bring me a smile, warmth, skip in my step. Damn the torpedoes and the naysayers they rode in on!
(Not self-denigration - She isn’t allowed.)
*Cheerful - Always welcome the perky sensations, glee, delirious laughter (even though they think you’re high,) and be huggable. That always helps.
(This is my greatest struggle. From one who would walk down the street, at a young age, and a complete stranger would mutter “Smile!” - know this too shall pass.)
Ugh, nothing worse than being chastised by the general public!
I did learn to Grin-and-Bear it at times, found the Smirk hidden away and pulled her out for interviews, public speaking engagements or photos. Now it isn’t such a struggle. I genuinely like to present my skills and gifts in the open. (Still avoid the camera, though.)
Call me if you have the need for a Presenter! I'll be my most amusing/amazing self.