Most of us are not afraid to try new things; we just don’t make it a priority. Then, when we do try something new and realize how positive the experience was, we often kick ourselves for not having done it sooner. Trying new things enriches our lives in a number of ways: It allows us to learn and grow while adding a dimension of fun and excitement. It also broadens our perspective and gives us a lot more to talk about in our conversations with others. So, this year make it one of your New Year’s resolutions to try something new at least once a month. Things like trying a new restaurant, brightening the day of a complete stranger, baking something from “scratch,” or volunteering at a soup kitchen. If you do this, you’ll find life to be a richer, fuller and happier experience. Just for the record, I tried Swiss chard not long ago at a friend’s house after actively avoiding it my entire life–it was delicious! The same thing happened with sweet potatoes. Happy New Year!

One Sentence Wisdom

• “The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things.” — Carol S. Dweck
• “Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar, all right?” — Michelle Obama

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