Give opportunities a chance
Looking at the title of this story, you may wonder what it is trying to convey. Perhaps I should start off by defining what I meant by “opportunities” and “chance”. Opportunities are events or options put in front of you, giving you the freedom to choose whether to take it or not. The word “chance” is related towards your inner-thoughts, on whether you want to give a shot.
All these opportunities can be related to career, finances and relationships. At times we can have all the opportunities presented to us and our mental blocks hinder our decision-making process. This may cause us to miss or lose an opportunity that could have propelled us to the life we want.
When I was writing this piece, it made me think back of the opportunities that I did not take. How life may be different if I am willing to give it a chance. I could have gotten a better job, lifestyle or relationship. However, it is always a hindsight point of view but yet again we always justify ourselves at that moment and allowed the opportunity to slip.
Be more aware of your thought process
Before making any decision, it would be good to reflect what’s going through your mind. Are you feeling afraid to move forward or are you sensing a blockage that discourages you to make a decision? By being aware of such thoughts, you can start to reframe your mind to “what if” scenarios and project a list of pros and cons.
By doing so, you will be less likely to succumb to the thought of backing out. Most of my bigger decisions involved like changing jobs, taking a new course or being bold enough to talk to a person. Normally, like all humans, we tend to feel the discomfort because we are moving out of our comfort zone. Hence, you will start to draw back and not take a step further. When I first aware of this thought, it starts to lead me to shift to what if I don’t take the opportunity, what could I have missed out?
Outcomes better known than imagined
Rather than having alternate results to be replayed in our minds, I would prefer to know that I have tried. I can learn from the mistakes and it is also easier for me to move on. It is the same as asking your crush out on a date. It is better to know that you are being rejected than having the thought of what if you had the courage. Hone your courage and learn from the outcome.
Though I don’t have much of a life experience, I felt that if you kept letting opportunities slip away, you may have a sense of regret in the future. So whenever the opportunity is being presented to you, take it!
