Watching or listening to the Olympics, you'll hear plenty of inspiring stories of girls and women over-coming fears and obstacles in life, whether they make it to the podium or simply enjoy competing in the games. So, how do they do it? What makes it possible to sprint past the fear and hurdle the obstacles?
Obviously, it takes practice. Regular and maybe even daily practice. Practice teaches the body and the mind what you are trying to learn. The more you do it, the stronger you'll get. Your muscles adapt to the task. Your brain makes connections that make the task easier every time you do it. And, the brain and the body connect so strongly, the task becomes almost unconscious. Bottom line, keep practicing, persevere, even when it's hard!
That being said, it' also important to accept yourself for who and what you are. The more you accept and understand your body and mind as it is, the more your practice will help you move forward toward the goals you've set. Set goals, but make them work with your unique-ness. Work with your body, not against it. Respect and understand your limits and challenge yourself only as far as keeps you strong. You are amazing just the way you are and working with that, allows your strengths to shine. Focusing on weakness, makes more weakness, focusing on strength makes you stronger!
Weaknesses often cause us to lose focus as well. We can become so busy trying to be what we SHOULD that we lose track of the original goal. We also lose track of goals due to emotions like hurt or sadness. Feeling these emotions, allowing them their time for expression can be done without completely losing focus. Life will have stressors, always. Find ways to cope that work for you and keep your focus. It's easy to give up on yourself, but don't lose track of the bigger picture.
In the end, it's about fun. It's fun to challenge your body. It's fun to feel the excitement of the game or the task. It's fun to be with others doing the same tasks. It's fun to grow, get strong, be balanced, find your limits!
How can yoga help? Yoga teaches acceptance. It teaches awareness of the body and understanding. Yoga teaches about finding the edge. This is how far you can challenge your body and mind, but no further today. Keep working, keep practicing and every day you'll get further. Yoga also teaches mental focus and dealing with stress through breath work and meditation. There's no limit to what you can accomplish and yoga will help get you there!
Tell us how you overcome obstacles....
Tammy & Carmen
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