Te acher zone
to run away as fast as you can. We naturally reject uncomfortable
feelings; it’s our defence mechanism in action.
Can you recall a time in the past when you were terrified to try
something new, but after you did, realised there was nothing to be
afraid of? Once you create an experience, it becomes a part of who
you are and is no longer an unknown to be feared.
Where you are today is a result of past conditioning and as
new ideas seep into your unconscious, they create anxiety and
discomfort. People who live unfulfilling lives refuse to move through
these feelings and create new experiences.
They choose to stay where they are.
To go to a higher level, you need to change your conditioning and
that means accepting experiences that make you uncomfortable.
Making the choice
Every single one of us was born with the ability to choose. And when
we are faced with uncomfortable feelings, we can either choose to
back away from them or move through them and grow.
The most important thing to understand is your feelings are a
guidepost. When you feel anxious or uncomfortable, you are sitting
on the cusp of a higher, more rewarding existence.
If you were to ask any public speaker how she can be so
confident, she’ll tell you the first time she spoke in front of a group,
she didn’t think anyone could hear above her knees knocking and
her heart racing.
What sets the successful apart is the willingness to move through
the fear and discomfort and create experiences to build on.
Once you move through the anxiety and create a new experience,
it becomes a part of your subconscious, a part of who you are, and
the internal disharmony diminishes. The fear dissipates, and you
elevate yourself to the next level of growth.What if?
Do listen to your defence mechanism, however. But do not be
limited by it. Some decisions can be a step too far of course but
just...what if?
Could you review the goals you’ve set for yourself and determine
if they’re big enough to take you out of your comfort zone. If they’re
set to give you only more of the same, is that really what you want?
Think big. Believe you can have anything you want. And let your
feelings guide you. Move through the discomfort and you will find
yourself living the life many others only dream of. My philosophy is
anything is possible - and having three amazing franchisees already
makes me glad I walked through the fearful moments.Michelle Nicklin is a senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance
Professionals, the director of the Sandstone Teacher Training
Academy and founder of Sandstone Yoga & Pilates, a studio
franchise model accredited with the British Franchise Association
(Sandstoneyoga.co.uk)“Once you move through the anxiety
and create a new experience, it becomes
a part of your subconscious, a part
of who you are, and the internal
disharmony diminishes. The fear
dissipates, and you elevate yourself to
the next level of growth.”To book tickets & download
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