Not only is risk-taking behavior important for species survival and evolution, it is essential for any type of change or improvement.  If no one took risks, we would not have any of our modern conveniences - light bulbs, telephones, iPods, TV’s, etc.  We also wouldn’t have made any improvements in civil rights, medical treatments, or the personal development field.  If you never venture out of your comfort zone, you cannot achieve your dreams and goals.  The key is to learn to take healthy risks.   
 
On the personal level, risk-taking can help build confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness.   When you are faced with a big challenge/risk you are forced to dig deep and find your inner strength and fortitude.  This is the basis for the ropes courses or challenge courses that many people and businesses use.  To complete one of these courses, you must learn to trust yourself and your abilities.  The benefits from a physical risk like a ropes course then translate to intellectual and emotional challenges as well.  Many people who complete a ropes course or scale an indoor climbing wall build self-confidence that they can use in all areas of their lives.  Likewise, those who face big risks in their business, health, or personal lives find that the benefits leak into other areas as well.

Whether you are a complete risk avoider or a moderate risk taker, not to worry - you can learn to take more risks.  You might already enjoy risk taking in one area of your life and learn to enjoy it in other areas as well.  The following are tips to help you move out of your comfort zone and take some risks.  You will likely be amazed by all the ways that your life changes when you find the courage to take some risks. 

Create a great week!

Kirsten Harrell

This entry was posted by Kirsten Harrell on March 10th, 2008 under Spirit and Inspiration with keywords .

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