Lately I’ve been working on being a bit more vulnerable. It doesn’t come easy to me, but I’m willing to keep trying. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed a bit of a change to my grid: an inclusion of IGTV videos. Vulnerability overload!
Also in the name of vulnerability, I also want to share a few others things:
THIS BLOG SHOULD HAVE BEEN WRITTEN AND POSTED THREE DAYS AGO
This matters because I’ve spent the last week sharing all about the importance of doing what you say you’ll do, especially when it comes to calendar committments. Writing this blog has been on my calendar since Monday and I’ve moved it every day. I believe its as important to take personal responsibility for the lack of follow through (even if no one knew but me!). No drama needed, just an acknowledgement and a plan to move forward!
LAST WEEK I QUESTIONED MY GOALS
Last week was rough. I had several workouts that didn’t go as expected. I struggled through most of them with extra fatigue, low energy and a bad attitude. As a result, I found myself questioning my goals. Questioning whether or not I have the capacity to do what needs to be done. Am I strong enough? Maybe my body can’t handle what’s necessary.
Here’s what I wrote in my journal: “As of Thursday, my body feels tired and my mind if following. When my body needs the extra support, that’s when my mind has the opportunity to shine.”
In the trenches of feeling like crap physically, I took the chance on reminding myself that my physical state is often influenced by my mental state. I allowed the bad attitude for like 30min and then stood firm in the fact that it wasn't helping. Instead of indulging in self-pity, I over-communicated how I was feeling physically with my coach and husband, fueled myself with quality foods, and went to work on my mind.
It was about being clued into what my body was telling me without blowing it out of proportion and adding extra drama.
My next journal entry: “I believe I am a strong capable athlete that knows how to manage discomfort and problem solve. My brain is my most powerful tool in training and on race day.”
I didn’t sugarcoat things and try to pretend everything was awesome. I reminded myself of my strengths and what I choose to believe about myself. There was no longer space to question my goal. Full steam ahead.
I’M A WORK IN PROGRESS
As a coach that supports others in achieving their goals, it’s easy for me to get caught up in believing that I “should” have it all figured out. Most days I struggle with this. What I have to remind myself is that being even just one step ahead on the journey allows me to share valuable experience with others. The work is the work and there really is no end.
We’re all a beautiful mess. And a beautiful masterpiece.
How boring would it be if I did have it all figured out? Cheers to being in the work every.damn.day. And setting bigger goals that demand progress over perfection.
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