Strength

Lay-off Tip #13: You're stronger than you think

I've been saying that phrase for awhile now, starting right after the lay-off. Change is scary; we all know that. But it's also true that change needs to happen for life to really mean something. Going off to college - scary but for many, some of the best years of their lives. Moving to a new city (or country!) - extremely scary but for many it opens up a door to a new job, new friends, new significant other, etc.

Have a little faith in yourself. It's so cliche, but it's true. Do something that scares you. Maybe not every day but every once in awhile. Fear is actually a good thing. The fear is there because it's something that really mattes and it's where you have the potential to really feel alive. If you're just coasting, you're not really living.

Today I did something that scared me a lot. I did 90 minutes of Bikram yoga (hot yoga for the people like me who had no clue). It was my first time and I have been so scared to do it. 105 degrees for 90 minutes doing yoga...are you kidding me!?!? But I'm happy to report that I made it through the full class and did just about all of the poses. I walked out of there with an increased confidence and the realization that our mind, body and soul are stronger than we often give ourselves credit for.

Think about something that really scares, yet intigues you. It may be a new job, it may be a new exercise, it may be asking someone out. Whatever it is, give it a try. Regardless of the outcome, you will be proud of yourself for doing it. And at the end of the day, that self-respect and self-worth is really what matters most. After all, you spend the most amount of time with yourself!

Namaste :)
Rachael