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Lessons from Boot Camp

1/23/2012

 
Like most people, I usually start a new year with some resolutions, though I don’t call them that – I dislike that word.  But as a good student of personal and professional development, I know I always have thoughts and behaviors that can use some significant improvement.  This year I took the plunge, thanks to a friend’s urging, to join a women’s exercise boot camp.  What really got me to say ‘yes’ is the weight loss challenge they are doing for 30 days.  I finally dumped all my excuses and convinced myself I can do ANYTHING for 30 days!

So I paid my money, got weighed in and measured and am now exercising and on a new food plan.  There are so many lessons, already, that I’d like to share:

  • Lesson 1:  It feels good to completely surrender your negative beliefs about what’s possible.  Isn’t it exhausting to be constantly circling through our excuses and limiting beliefs? I gave mine up…for now.
  • Lesson 2:  Sometimes it hurts. Using muscles I haven’t used in a while makes them sore…and… I’ll live.
  • Lesson 3:  We’re capable of more than we think we are.  I didn’t think I could jump rope – I can!
  • Lesson 4:  It’s simply a decision we make to stop all the negotiating  within our heads/minds.
  • Lesson 5:  We need support to be successful.  We can’t do it by ourselves – left to our own devices, we’ll fail every time.
So there you have it.  In only a few short weeks, it feels good to be moving in a new direction.  You too could be moving in a new direction…it’s a simple choice, really.  And if you need some support along the way, you know where to find me.

Brenda

    Brenda Cody

    Job Search and Career Strategist who hopes I have written something you'll find useful.

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