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One practical step

New Experiences

Try a small unfamiliar experience you feel hesitant about

Choose a low-risk activity you actually want.

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Done when

Take a small step without accepting danger.

Choose a low-risk activity you actually want.

Who this is for

An optional exercise, not phobia treatment or forced risk-taking.

Why this matters

You can distinguish unfamiliarity from an unwanted or unsafe choice.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose a low-risk activity you actually want.
  2. Reduce it to a small step, such as visiting the venue first.
  3. Try when ready and allow stopping without calling it failure.

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Last reviewed: · Version 2