For someone who has been risk-averse most of his or her life, how do you learn how to take risks when you are in your 40s? Change a job . . . take a big financial risk . . . moving on from a long-term relationship . . .do things differently from the way you dress to where you go to hang out?
2006-08-07 03:48:21 · 2 answers · asked by ptc712 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Decide on one, little area of your life that you'd feel comfortable changing. For instance, your wardrobe; when you go out looking for a new pair of shoes, or sweater, or whatever, get something that you normally wouldn't have considered in the past. Nothing too outrageous, but just something not typically what you've bought in the past. Make subtle changes in your hair/makeup. Little steps are easier than giant ones!
As for financial risks, it's really not smart unless you are adept at that (investing requires the help of somebody who knows what they are doing).
The key is realizing that you want to change, and looking for simple, not-too-risky areas of your life in which to begin.
Be positive and confident. Just begin, and it will get easier once you've been at it for awhile.
2006-08-07 03:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all about measuring the risk versus the reward.
its never too late to do what you want that makes you happy
2006-08-07 04:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by murfeezlaw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋