After the hellish year that was 2016, it’s time to step into 2017 with a new sense of adventure and optimism. Is the world in the greatest position? No, not really. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go out and find an adventure to give yourself some form of optimism and joy. So here are the top 7 things to try this new year. Happy adventuring.
1. Go on a road trip
Life is too short to sit around in the same place all your life. Go visit a new state, find new friends in a new city. Who knows who’ll you’ll meet and where you’ll end up. But that’s half the fun.
2. Join a new club or social group
Getting out of your comfort zone is always a new adventure. And meeting new people is always a great way to do that. Who knows you might actually like it. Discovering something about you that you never knew before.
3. Change your look
Even if for just a day, wear something that you never would think you could pull off and see what people say. Or have somebody else dress you. It’s interesting to see how other people see you and what they think would look good on you. Or better yet, wear the same thing for a week and see if anyone notices.
4. Plan an impromptu trip
Not a road trip. But go somewhere that you’ve always dreamed of going. That you never thought you would ever be able to go. Plan a week of living there and go. There is no time like the present to experience the adventure that awaits you. For once put yourself first and get on that flight to anywhere.
5. Try new foods
Another step outside your comfort zone is always encouraged, and what better way to do that than eating food that you’ve never even thought existed before. It moves, it’s raw, it still has eyes. Eat it.
6.Try to understand someone else
Whether it’s a new perspective or just an opinion that you can’t seem to understand, try it anyways. This may not end in an adventure but it will grow your sense of empathy for others and bring a new light to help others understand your perspectives. It’s better to be understanding than to not even listen.
7.Do something new
It doesn’t have to leave the country to be fun. Just a single toe outside the normal is all anyone needs. Try something new this 2017 and have fun. Life may not always be so full of opportunity, so take advantage while you have the time. Do something new.
