Thinking Of Taking The Leap? Here's Some Very Wholesome Reasons Why You Should

The leap year is a realignment, a four-year reset button. We propose that it's also a chance take a personal risk. It’s right there in the name.

You don’t need to turn your life upside down or anything, just think of something you've always wanted to do but would normally shy away from. It could be as simple as wearing the very loud shirt you bought a year ago but have been too self-conscious to rock outside, or ignoring your nerves and belting out some Kesha at karaoke, or finally getting that discreet back tatt of Vegas-era Elvis. Hawt.

Still, even small excursions from routine can be tough. If leaving your comfort zone was easy you wouldn’t have one. To help cushion your exit, we went to ask Reddit users about their best experiences taking a leap of their own. Turns out it's been asked a million times already, so instead we scoured some extremely wholesome threads about people who pushed through their doubt and discomfort and had a delightful time. Be inspired.

Facerless

“I've spent the last year trying all the drinks and foods I ‘don't like’. Basically I'm revisiting things that I decided were bad ten years ago and have found some are really delicious”.

Skeetronic

“My girlfriend (now wife) was (is still) in a fire circus. They needed an extra safety one night. That was three years ago. I've since made some great friends, learned how to juggle, and am walking on stilts frequently.”

Two_in_the_hand

“Weightlifting. As a girl I had always been terrified of the weightlifting half of the gym. It was filled with totally ripped guys and it was super intimidating. After watching a lot of form videos I finally got up the courage to start.”

Bet_Somewhere_ween 

“Spoke at my grandmother's funeral. Never really been comfortable speaking in front of crowds but it was something I felt that I really needed to do to help me move on.”

Facthanshotfirst 

“Rollercoasters. I've been terrified of rollercoasters and heights since I was a kid. I'm 26 and went to Six Flags for the first time this past October. I had an absolute blast!”

Cudavlied 

“Got soaking wet up a mountain. Cold, soggy, miserable, hungry, thirsty, far from home. Had a spiffing time.”

Drefvelin

“Made out with someone at a party. First and only time I’ve done this and I felt really good afterwards.”

Argentum86 

“Started knitting at the yarn shop sometimes instead of at home. Always get comments on how I’m the only guy they ever see knit there and compliments on my work. It was really helpful.”

TomatoSaucy

“Created solid boundaries for people who've been a very potent negative force in my life.”

LazursGoPewPew 

“I suck at swimming but I try when possible. I also hate heights [but] I signed up to go skydiving soon.”

Anon

“I hit on really attractive people that I think are out of my league. I scored a boyfriend that way. It felt like Christmas morning.”

Oh_okay_ 

"I moved to England. I'm going [home], it didn't go so well. But I still did it."

KiwiCat14 

"I’m in the DEP with the Navy (the period of time before you ship off) and today at group PT, I led the sustained run. I would have never volunteered to do that a few months ago. I was scared that I was going to get too tired and make a fool of myself but I kept a good pace and we had a good run!"