Opportunities have a funny way of appearing when we are least willing to see them, especially when life is full and moving fast.
Decision science research shows that people are often reluctant to accept unexpected opportunities because of “status quo bias,” where familiarity feels safer than change, even when the new option is clearly beneficial. Research also suggests that reframing opportunities as evaluations rather than irreversible decisions can significantly reduce fear and increase willingness to take positive risks. Read on to see if your birth month made the list and find out what kind of amazing gift might be headed your way this June.
March
Your offer is simple. Just like someone comes up to you and asks, “Do you want to try this?”. It could be a drink of their iced mocha, an opportunity to take a step forward on a complex project at work, or an invitation to a surfing lesson. Regardless of the details, take a second to really assess the situation. Don’t give your first knee-jerk response. The gift, in itself, speaks of the person’s positive attitude towards you. They ask you this question because they think you can succeed at work, improve their love, or at least enjoy experiencing something together. Ignore initial fears or doubts and put yourself in that person’s shoes. Look at them from their point of view. Enter the version of their imagination that paints you in the best light. See how different it is from the worst scenarios you play yourself, and let that be the little push you need to do it.
February
Your offer, can change everything, and I am not exaggerating. This is to drop everything, leave whatever you’re in the middle of doing behind, and start a new kind of adventure on offer. Whether you choose to see yourself as Bilbo Baggins or Emily Cooper, a good analogy is all you need to get past the initial shock and turn that nervous energy into joy. It is impossible to know all the ways our lives can change for the better before we are willing to cross that threshold of change. Just rely on your character arc and remember (or Google) the shame Lauren Conrad went through for being the girl who never went to Paris. You don’t have to wait until you’re on your deathbed to know the things you’ll end up kicking yourself by letting slip through your fingers. Everything in life is not meant to be grasped at death. Get more space by giving up a few things. You’ll thank yourself for it later.
April
The offer you receive this month, is yours too. A deal can be a dangling carrot or something you aim for. Encouragement to stick with any situation for a while. I can plan a trip to Europe once I reach my emergency fund goal. I can sign up for the drum lessons I’ve wanted since I was five when I finish this big work project. I can hire a personal trainer if I can get through a month of working out on my own. I would buy myself a brand new wardrobe if I cleaned out all my closets, cabinets, and drawers. Whatever the goals, whatever the reward, connecting the things we’d like to have or feel but never feel like we deserve with the things we’re afraid to do and procrastinating further to help create a balance that can really inspire us. Set the bar high enough where you will be happy to complete the task, without setting yourself up for failure.
June
Resources are provided for you this month. Maybe the job is willing to pay for continuing education. Maybe the neighbor with the swimming pool needs a housekeeper. A good friend should give away some sporting event or concert tickets and choose you as the lucky recipient. I know about you in particular, it seems impossible to stop on your jam-packed road to smell the roses or follow your dreams, but this is one of those times, when you’d be a fool not to. The world is handed to you on a platter, and there is nothing you can do but take advantage of it and enjoy it. There is no catch, no downside, nothing important enough to refuse this offer. I know you don’t feel comfortable doing things on your own, but this is a universe that gives you a clear opportunity to learn that lesson. You have many habits, there is no reason why this self-centered attitude cannot be one of them.
