Being a Doer

Happy Monday Everyone! 

Coming at you with a late afternoon post about being a "Doer."  What is a doer you ask?  Well, it's someone who isn't afraid to do something even when there is some risk involved.  I'm not talking about life or death risk but more social risk or academic risk, or even some small physical risks.  If you never risk, can you ever truly live?    

Here are some examples:  

Social Risk

Wanting to try a new activity but worrying about joining for fear of how those who are already good at the activity might respond to you.  I, for one, worry about running in public spaces and in partnerships with others because I feel that people will think I am too slow and subsequently won't want to run with me.  This is a time to take a risk.  The reality is that people will probably really appreciate you coming out to participate with them, and will enjoy your company whether you run slowly or not.  Don't let other people's assumptions or beliefs get in the way of you doing something you love!    

Academic Risk

You are in class and you are 95% sure of the answer to a question the teacher is asking, but you hesitate to raise your hand.  "What if I get it wrong," you think?  "What if people think I am dumb?"  This is a time to take an academic risk.  Who cares if you get it wrong, you've learned something.  Who cares if you are not the best at math...you'll never get better unless you ask that question or ponder that answer.  And I bet that whatever you are thinking, someone else is too, so take the risk.  Raise your hand and right or wrong, answer that question! 

Physical Risk

This one is a bit more tricky, because I don't want you to take a physical risk that is truly harmful, like riding a bike with no helmet or failing to wear your seatbelt or free-soloing half dome, but there are healthy physical risks you can take.  Ready to tackle the high dive at the pool - pretty safe.  Want to try rock climbing at a local gym - yup, safe!  How about trying horse-backing riding - just wear a helmet and you'll be pretty safe!  All activity has risk, but if you take the necessary precautions - safety gear, a lesson from a quality instructor, and starting at a beginner's pace, it's okay to take that risk.  If you are interested in it, give it a try.  You may just find a new passion! 


Will a doer make mistakes?  Yes!  Will a doer sometimes fail?  Yup!  But will the doer learn something about themself and the world while they are out there doing...absolutely!  So be a doer today and always take the (safe) risk!

Be Well,

Mrs. Hempey    

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