To develop attacking skills, might I suggest the method I myself employed to get myself out of a positionally based single dimensionality...
Play gambits. Once you start dropping pawns out of the opening, you are in essence forced to attack just to retain any real winning chances. In addition, it helps that, in most reputable gambits, the gambiter does gain significant attacking resources, especially when your opponent does not know the lines.
That and know the major tactical motifs.
Why be scared?
This is one place where you can jump in boots and all, without it costing you a cent!
Don't let ratings stop you from enjoying the game. Who cares if the parachute doesn't open, the ground is only a virtual environment anyway!