This Year, Say Yes To…

There are times you need to say no—but this is *not* one of them.

While there are things that might be wise to turn down (yep, you should always pass up a ghost pepper burrito if an en fuego mouth doesn’t exactly sound fun), there’s a lot you should give a big nod to—especially when it comes to going after those goals of yours.

A NEW CREW • Your friend from the travel field hockey team invites you to her birthday bash this weekend. The catch? You’ve spent zero time hanging with her school squad. While it can be nerve-wracking, you’ll never get to know new people unless you, well, actually talk to them. Sure, you can ask your hostess for a job like passing around munchies, but why not move past those wallflower worries and (smoothly) join the pack? Do it with a quick compliment and question. (Try: “Oh, I love your necklace. So how do you know Olivia?”) Boom—you’re in.