Author: Denise Reed

Give it a whirl! There is something to say about that simple phrase, give it a whirl. Have you thought about it? Have you wondered what you can change to make things better?

Sometimes it’s a really simple thing to try something new or different. It might be a new food, a different route to work, or just a smile. I share this story with my grandkids when they don’t want to try something. I always remind them that if they never tried ice cream they would never know just how delicious it is. Think about all the flavors you’ll miss…vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint chocolate chip! Then you have hot fudge sundaes and banana splits! There are so many delicious flavors of ice cream. It all starts with just one bite. Maybe you don’t like one flavor but you might like another. It’s still ice cream, just different! Life is a lot like this.

We need to get out here and just try stuff – just like ice cream! Maybe explore a new hobby. You’ll meet new people and expand your connections of friends. You could take a dance class. If you’re trying to get in shape think about all the activities that involve movement. If you’re single, maybe be daring and try a belly dancing class! That could be a fun thing to explore. Who knows! Maybe you just need a whirl around a dance floor to shake up your life in a positive way. 

Just think about it. If you keep doing the same thing all the time, you can expect the same results! If you’re in a rut, it’s time to explore. It’s time to learn something new. There’s tons of free stuff to try. The internet is buzzing with all kinds of ideas. You could grab a friend and brainstorm together with the end result being something you never could have imagined by yourself.