Fail Big

Every year for as long as I can remember I have had a theme for the year. This year is no different and my theme is: FAIL BIG! To most people this theme will seem weird and pessimistic. However, I have my reasons behind it and I’m excited that this is the theme that I have chosen for the year.

Growing up I have always felt like I needed to excel at everything I did and that failure was not an option. While for most people that would push them to be the best they can be it had a slightly opposite effect on me. I’ve lived my life only trying things that I was sure I was going to conquer or be good at. I have a list of things I have always wanted to try but have yet to attempt any of them because of that fear of failure.

So this year I am giving myself permission to fail. I am giving myself permission to shoot for the stars and try all the things I have always wanted to try but have been to afraid to. It’s okay for me not to excel at these things because I’ve already told myself its ok to fail. In a weird way it has allowed me to feel free from the burden of perfection.

I have placed my sign on my wall so I can look at it every day. I have also encircled it with all the things I would like to attempt to do this year. Here are a few of the things on my wall:

Go Sandboarding
Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Get Lasik
Start a Business
Get a Concealed Weapon Permit
Voice Lessons and
Zumba