If You Want to be Happier, Take More Risks.🎲💎

Published: Mon, 11/13/23

The biggest risk is not taking a risk.

Mark Zuckerberg

Have you ever tried to weigh up whether it was worth doing something because you weren’t sure what the results would be?
We’ve all done it.
We often play it safe in life to avoid potential pain or failure. But while minimising risk can prevent disappointment, it also contains the exhilaration of achieving something great. If you want more happiness, it’s time to get comfortable being uncomfortable, as Steve Harvey would say.

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Take the Risk or Lose the Chance.

Seeking happiness through total security is impossible. Even staying in your comfort zone carries risks, like wasting your potential or regretting missed opportunities. Once you accept that risk is inevitable, it frees you to go after the things that excite you.
And this freedom allows you to view risk in a new and exciting way.

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Start by identifying areas where you tend to play it safe. Do you stick to a routine in your career instead of pushing for advancement? Do you avoid expressing your feelings to avoid potential rejection? Recognise where more risk could lead to greater rewards.
Don’t go overboard all at once. Start small to build your confidence. Begin with low-stakes risks before working up to the big leagues.
When I started on my writing journey, I struggled with the idea of starting out on my big dream and then failing at it. All that effort for nothing, I thought.

Well, not nothing.
I learned a profound thing.
When your perspective is all about growth, some endeavours have no risk.
My writing is one such thing.
I’m very ambitious and want the most from my career as an author, but if I didn’t become a bestselling writer with all the perks that came with it, I would be no less pleased with what I’ve achieved.

Being a writer has made me happier because of all the risks.

I expect setbacks when I’m challenging my comfort zone. Failure happens, but it’s not permanent. With every risk I take, I gain experience and resilience to handle what comes next. Those who never risk sitting on the sidelines while others grow. Realising you can handle uncertainty helps you believe in yourself. This motivates you to take on even more significant challenges.

You even become more attractive and healthy when you take risks. People are drawn to anyone who lives passionately. You may inspire others to push their boundaries. Shared adventure strengthens relationships with a sense of excitement. Studies show risk-takers have higher levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which triggers positive feelings. Pushing boundaries releases hormones that combat anxiety and depression.

So, if you want more happiness, take a leap. Ask someone out. Apply for that dream job. Start that side hustle. Train for that marathon. Write that book. The exhilaration of chasing your goals outweighs the potential for failure. And taking risks develops the courage to continue reaching higher.

Life is too short to play it safe, Gentle Reader. Stop waiting for guarantees - they don’t exist. Embrace uncertainty and take bold risks to pursue what sets your soul on fire. You have more strength than you know.
Trust me.
Happiness awaits on the other side of your next risk.

Be Your Own Hero.