Do one thing a day that scares you...

I would have never, ever, ever, thought I would be willing to try Olympic Lifting. The aggressive grunts and the loud clanking of even regular lifting has honestly always intimidated me. Usually I scamper by the weights as quickly as possible on my way from cardio lane to the blue mats that are soft and safe for stretching. There I can be by myself and no one can tell if I am doing something the right or wrong way, and I feel confident knowing I can't get hurt because I am in my safe and familiar area. 

Lately work with lululemon has given me more and more opportunities to step out of my comfort zone, to do things that are new, different and some I would have otherwise considered scary. Today I did just one of those things. I took a strength class where I learned how to do Olympic Lifting. The funny thing is: I didn't feel one bit scared. I even had a smile on my face the whole time. Because I was actually enjoying learning something new and being a beginner. I knew that I had no expectations of greatness. I wasn't trying to impress anyone, nor was I concerned about trying to just blend in with everyone. Instead, I was perfectly content and happy to just listen to the coach and try my best. As a result, I loved it! I want to do it again. (I don't want to go pro ;) but I definitely want to just practice it again.) and it feels good. 

This is what I call #joblove. 

Oh, and this was me "at work" yesterday. I got to hike and do standup Paddleboard yoga. On my hike I charged up a hill, slipped, and slid all the way down. After, on the paddle board I lost my balance and fell in... In front of the rest of the leadership team. Was I mortified? No. Was I even embarrassed? No. And it's honestly because in those moments I was so happy doing something so outside of my comfort zone that I was okay with being a beginner. I even liked it. 

Now I just need to remember that, keep trying new things, and keep practicing those that I love.

See Lucas, I am working on it. ;)