New Beginnings: 3 Reasons to try something new

May 10, 2018

This is not the type of post I would normally write let a long publish on a Saturday morning but today is the start of a new chapter.

Its been a difficult week in one sense and another – I have struggled and triumphed on several occasions so not all bad. Positivity is key, I can preach it but sometimes struggle to implement it myself but that is a hang up I must address myself.

I finished an hour early one Friday as we normally do and found myself sat at home again, unsure what to do but sit on my ass all evening again maybe do some writing if I felt like it, I was encouraged to see if there was a new class I wanted to do. I googled halfheartedly and then checked what classes where on at the studio I go to stretch class. There was a choice of pole fit or silks. Pole fit was in half an hour. I had to do something, I have been sat at home in the evenings too long. Pole fit it was, I changed into my workout clothes and gathered myself together.

Anyway on with these 3 reasons:

  1. Boost – give yourself a boost when you are feeling low, maybe an exercise class is not for you, there are so many opportunities for you just keep looking, for those of you who prefer not to leave the house – there are an abundance of options on the internet.

    Commit to them – follow your progress – show yourself you can be strong – thank yourself for your time.

  2. Sense of achievement – when you try something new you don’t always know what to expect – of course you don’t its new. Enjoy the moment and embrace your new abilities.

    Last night at pole fit being a classic example how was I to know what a brass monkey was???
    I am incredibly lucky to have an awesome teacher who had the patience to adapt her teaching for me (I have literally zilch experience and my posture is horrendous!) She gave me beginners tasks whilst the girls who have been coming for a long time continued with the more complicated stuff.

  3.  Why not? The question is exactly that, give me one good reason right now that prevents you from trying something new?

    If you are worried about trying something new – ask yourself why? Because short of an apocalypse there are so many ways to try something new…just find one that is right for you….

    Do you like trying new things? is there anything you find particularly hinders you? Leave a comment below or join the conversation on Facebook.

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Its Friday – I’m In Love

April 27, 2018

The 80’s reference to The Cure in the title of today’s post may be lost on some but its one of my favourites. According to Ranker.com there are 34 different songs about Friday (i’m pretty sure there are more but it would be like trying to count the number of versions of Softcell’s – Tainted Love the list just goes on and on….)

Friday – beginning of the weekend – the one night of the week apart from Saturday where we allow ourselves out to play. Dinner parties, raves, wine bars and cafes anything goes (unless you are a social recluse like me in which case you just sit at home pretending to be busy so you don’t have to go out). It can be a day for class if you are truly committed but if you are partial to a random Friday celebration then choosing something to commit to weekly may involve some compromise.

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Anything Can Happen Thursday

April 26, 2018

Thusly named by Sheldon Cooper of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ – Anything Can Happen Thursday is my opinion a perfect name. Its the day of my favourite class, it is conversely also the day that arguments seem to happen (not as often anymore thankfully). So really as with every other day anything can happen…it’s your surprise.

Weekendeve as it is also known is a day to let literally anything happen – whether you planned it or not. Someone asks you for a coffee – you see a new class you could start after work – literally anything. Embrace it and enjoy it. The opportunity may not arise again.

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Happy Hump Day

April 11, 2018

So Wednesday has been christened “hump day” it’s the middle of the week so I guess this is a logical name for it.

If you imagine a hump shape it is the top of the hump inferring that Monday and Sunday are the bottom of the pecking order for days of the week. Arguably this is a negative view of the week as each day is what you choose to make it so there shouldn’t be a need for a hierarchy. Every day is a new day – treat it as such!

It is a great day for reflection on both the past and the future so take a moment to think about how the week has gone and what the next few days hold.

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Tuesday – the in-between day

April 10, 2018

In a traditionally structured week Tuesday is the second day – not quite the beginning not quite the middle.

As I said in my Monday post every day is unique and filled with new challenges and opportunities so why treat the day any differently?

Sure its the day between Monday and hump day but that shouldn’t be its downfall – it’s the bridging day carrying us through.

Its also a great day to do something new – go to a class, meet up with friends, whatever you wouldn’t normally do, do it.

How do you feel about Tuesdays? Do you loathe them or love them?

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Getting the week started properly

April 9, 2018

So Monday has come around again, I hear many of you groan. It’s a new day, the start of many peoples week and truth be told its not that bad. Your weekend is brought to an end so abruptly but really its a new beginning for you to grasp with both hands.

Sunday night has you dragging your feet – but why? Ask yourself one thing – is it different from any other day of the week? What does it have that Tuesday through Sunday doesn’t?

Everyday is unique and full of opportunities. Everyone gets the same 24 hours it’s what you choose to do with them!

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