How to Just Go for It

  • August 19, 2010
  • 6,236 Views
Please install Flash

Whether it’s quitting your job, kissing a girl, or something else that’s making knots in your stomach — there’s no magical technique. You have to free your mind and just go for it.

You Will Need

  • Time limit
  • Visualization techniques
  • Mirror
  • Breathing exercises
  • Meditation (optional)
How to Just Go for It: Set a limit on worrying

Step 1: Set a limit on worrying

Set a time limit on worrying. For five minutes, focus hard on your fears and the worst possible outcomes you can imagine. Then, stop and move on.

How to Just Go for It: Visualize

Step 2: Visualize

Motivate yourself by visualizing completing the desired action and imagining the positive feelings of relief and accomplishment you will have later.

Meditate and chant a positive mantra.

How to Just Go for It: Prepare

Step 3: Prepare

Rehearse your actions in front of a mirror until you feel more confident.

How to Just Go for It: Release tension

Step 4: Release tension

Be aware of the tension in your body. Focus on your breathing as you relax each of your muscles to release it.

How to Just Go for It: Take the first step

Step 5: Take the first step

Set things in motion by doing the simplest part first. No matter how big your task, remember that every journey begins with a single step.

A 37-year-old woman named Hilary Lister became the first quadriplegic woman to sail solo around Britain in 2009.

Something wrong?

Report This How-To

Cancel

Comments (0)

There are no comments. Be the first!

or to post a comment. Or, sign in using your Facebook to comment
and share your activity with your friends