Are you stuck in the office every day with a view of a computer screen and a wall? You feel your youth pass you by? Or do you feel ready to do something different? Be adventurous! You don't have to climb Mount Everest or sail around the world alone to have a satisfying adventure (although you can do that too). Let your imagination lead you, be prepared (but don't overdo it), don't wait for the right time, and do it now!
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Part 1 of 3: Finding the Adventurer's Soul
Step 1. Define adventure for yourself
People tend to think of adventure as something dangerous; if that's what makes you hesitate, change your thinking about adventure into “something fun, quirky, and a gateway to get out of the daily routine.”
What kind of journey is called an adventure is entirely up to you-your views, desires, experiences, and so on. Adventure for one person may be just a daily routine for another. Don't think about what other people think of adventure; if the activity feels like an adventure to you, that's the activity you should do
Step 2. Look for inspiration
While the decision to go on an adventure is up to you, paying attention to the lives of adventurers will make your goals, desires and boundaries clear.
- Read a famous true adventure book or story. Don't just pay attention to the activities described in the book, but also pay attention to the life-changing experiences of the author/adventurer.
- Talk to friends and family. Not only will you get ideas and inspiration, but you will also appreciate someone you know better. Who knows your boring looking uncle had interesting adventures in his youth.
- You will find that the definition of adventure is different for everyone. Does adventure mean jumping high? Or visiting a foreign country with only a pocket dictionary, no schedule, and no return ticket? Or enter a stand-up comedy contest or try to stand on your hands? Or camping in a national park? Quit work? Feel free to “borrow” one of their adventure ideas if it interests you.
Step 3. Imagine
What have you always dreamed of? What do you do when you imagine you can do whatever you want? Brainstorm adventures, and don't limit your ideas to practicalities or current possibilities.
- Ignore the voice that says “be realistic” in your head. This is what prevents you from adventuring.
- Make a “to-try” list. Sort from most achievable to most difficult if you wish. Check the activities you have tried.
Step 4. Know why you said “no” or “not now”
If you find yourself "boring" because of your age, you may be too comfortable with the fixed things in your busy life. Mix it with feelings of fear of failure, and you have the recipe for a boring life.
Are you delaying or avoiding your inner voice to follow your dream adventure for fear that something bad will happen? Face it by writing down a “worst possible” list for each adventure you are about to take. Once you've written everything down, consider rationally how remote the possibilities are. Compare that to the risk of an accident on the highway that you have to face every day to get to work, or the risk of getting cancer, if necessary
Step 5. Don't be afraid of your fears
Courage conquers fear, not eliminates it. It is fear that makes adventures feel like adventures.
Master your fears not only to master an adventure, but also to fail while doing it. You certainly know the term that says that effort is more important than results, right? Well, taking on the challenge of learning how to surf is more important and more satisfying than your success in being able to stand on the surfboard when the big waves come
Part 2 of 3: Go and Come Back
Step 1. Plan not to plan to leave
Don't wait for the right time to go on an adventure, because the right time will never come. It's just an excuse people use not to go.
- Don't over-plan. Pack your suitcase as usual and force yourself to repackage things using a half-sized suitcase. Go driving aimlessly and without GPS. Try skydiving without reconsidering your desires.
- Erase your expectations. Don't assume that you know what's going to happen when you take a hanging stock class or go overseas as a natural disaster volunteer. You may be surprised to realize that you have no idea what is going to happen. Accept this uncertainty.
Step 2. Say “yes”
When faced with an opportunity, take it. When someone asks you to do something you would immediately decline, accept the invitation. Hit the NASCAR track to create a NASCAR driving experience. Or, sign up as an actor at a theater musical in your city.
However, don't do anything silly. If someone asks you for help robbing a bank or swapping partners for a month, that might be too much to call an "adventure." Set boundaries according to your abilities or important responsibilities, but raise your standards
Step 3. Seek support
Nobody said that adventure should be done alone. You can go to South America like a backpacker or go rafting with friends.
- Join the adventurer's club. You'll get ideas and support for your adventures, as well as the pressure your team mates in the club put on you to push you on adventures and do new things.
- When you're adventuring, find ways to stay in touch with loved ones. Just because ancient adventurers had to mope around, doesn't mean you have to either. Let your loved ones feel a little joy in your adventure, and you will receive their support to keep going in return.
Step 4. Make a mistake
Prove your ability to master your fear of failure. Assume that you will not be a good skier at first. Don't be afraid to go to France just because you're afraid Parisians will laugh at your lousy French. Maybe some of them will. So what if you can't speak French? Face it and keep moving forward for adventure.
Step 5. Keep trying even if you feel like a failure
Don't give in to the urge to say "I can't do it" when faced with a difficult situation. Don't stop adventuring just because it's hard – that's what adventure should feel like.
If you get yelled at to get off the stage while doing a stand up comedy, come back another time and start with a joke about that lousy crowd cheering. (No one said this is how to do stand up comedy)
Step 6. Celebrate your adventure
It doesn't matter if you succeed or not when you try to ride the bull, take pride in your accomplishments and enthusiasm when retelling your experience to others.
- Remember, the adventure itself is more important than the outcome.
- Plan your next adventure. Don't put off your next adventure. Do it while your spirit is still burning. Be prepared to do something else on your “to-try” list when you're still in the euphoria of your previous trip.
- The best way to enjoy your adventure is to go back on adventures.
Part 3 of 3: Seeking Opportunities for Adventure
Step 1. Be adventurous in everyday life
An activity like this might not make a book or movie, but it can be fun, easy to do, and a change in your routine.
- Try new foods-foods from West Africa, Argentina, Pakistan, or other countries you've never heard of before.
- Redecorate your home with a favorite theme or light colors. The different pastel colors on each wall and the bear-themed decor in your dining room is an “adventure” you can have!
- Go to the haunted house. If you are more adventurous, stay at the haunted house.
- Turn off your phone and don't use the internet for a week. Or just a day. See if you can complete your daily routine without your cell phone and internet.
Step 2. Do everything with an adventurous spirit
Getting out of your comfort zone, especially if you have concerns about appearing in front of large crowds, is one way to be adventurous.
- Sign up for a belly dance class. Shake your belly!
- Go to a stand-up comedy show at a comedy club and get on stage.
- Start an amateur band and get out there. Of course, maybe the band didn't make it when you were in high school, but why not give it a try now? This can also be a reason for you to clean the garage as a training ground.
- Ask to sing the national anthem at a sporting event in your area. If your voice isn't that great, ask some of your friends to join in and put the best singer in front of the microphone.
Step 3. Explore the world of adventure
Unlimited adventures await you near your home and on the other side of the planet.
- Go to a strange place by riding a train for the night. Don't spend your entire trip in the cabin. Go outside and experience the cultural differences there.
- Visit the hometown of your distant ancestors. Is the place in Italy? Rural in China? Or in an Appalachian hideaway in West Virginia? Go and experience your family history in a different hemisphere.
- Search the internet for photos of the most amazing places in the world, and go there. Print the photo and compare it to the original scene.
Step 4. Incorporate a little action into your adventure
If trying Korean roast beef and collecting plastic containers doesn't sound like an “adventure” to you, raise the bar.
- Try skydiving. Yes, skydiving is a classic adventure, but it's still a thrill to try.
- Try cliff-diving. This activity is also common, but at least you will go to a beautiful beach somewhere.
- Practice and do triathlons. If this activity doesn't match your physical abilities, try doing something smaller. If running 5 kilometers is an adventure for you, do it and be proud when you do it.
