I’m going to keep this short because I could talk about it for a while. Anyway, I went to the gym as usual, and I noticed this girl several times during my visits. She’s really pretty, and I wanted to say hi or start a conversation, but didn’t have the courage to do it. I kept seeing her during my workout days, and last Thursday she showed up. I decided that it was time to change that. I told myself, “No more excuses; today is the day.” I took a deep breath, counted to five, and approached her. We started having a great conversation about our workouts and interests, which felt fantastic. After our conversation, I felt a wave of relief and excitement wash over me. It was amazing to finally break the outcome and connect with someone I had admired from afar. I left the gym that day feeling more confident and motivated than ever. Unfortunately, the bad news is that on Friday and today, I didn’t approach her to say hi because I felt shy or just a bit off. The next time I see her, I plan to go straight up and have a conversation without overthinking or worrying about the outcome. I finally broke through my hesitation, and now I’m looking forward to seeing her again and building on that connection. Small steps like this can really open up new opportunities. This experience taught me that taking small, intentional actions can help overcome fear and build confidence.