Turning Excuses Into Challenges.

Too many times we’ve let excuses stop us from doing the things we want to do.  Why not take the opportunity to create challenges from our excuses?

Now that I’m turning 30 this year (yes, this is a huge deal for me), I want to make sure I did something I’ve always wanted to do before I enter into this new decade of my life.  I’ve always wanted to be a fitness instructor.  Now, I didn’t say a personal trainer.  I have a long way before I can get to that fitness level.  But I’ve always wanted to teach turbo kickboxing or one of those cardio classes.  Don’t ask me why because I have no idea why.  It just seems really fun!  

Sad thing is, I’ve had so many people recommend me to get certified and even had offers to pay my certification training. I’ve always allowed my insecurities about my weight and my looks to keep me from doing something like this.  

Recently, I had someone encourage me to get certified to train for a certain cardio class (Once I finally get recognized as a trainer, I’ll share which class I’m training to teach).  I think this particular class would be a perfect class for me to start with because it’s so new and in demand right now.  Also, since I have 5 years of experience in college, it would be easy for me to get the movements down.  Well, I looked into it... and there’s a course for people interested in becoming trainers in me area in a couple of weeks.  Yes, I’m in!  I’m letting go of the negative thoughts and just committing to becoming an instructor.  

So, what is it that you’ve always wanted to do, but had so many excuses?  If you don’t want to do something big right away, start small.  

1. Begin by writing it down.  Write down what you want to do and why you want to do it.  This will help motivate you in your journey.  Now, just wait... see what starts to pop into your head.  All of the excuses and fears will flood your mind.  Write them down also, but don’t stop there.  For every excuse, come up with a solution or a way to overcome this excuse.  This brings us into the next step.
2. Build yourself up.  Find what motivates you to follow through.  Quote?  Person that inspires you?  Find enough motivation that make all of your excuses seem crazy.
3. Research.  What is it that you have to do to make this a reality.  This is usually the fun part.  Learn as much as you can about it.  
4. Go!  So many people stop at the research part and have so many excuses.  If you have to, go back to Number 3 & get started.  Find someone who has gotten to where you want to be and gain strength through them.  

Yes, these are things that I end up doing in order to do something I want to do.  So many times in my past, I’ve let my insecurities and excuses stop me from getting where I want to go.  To get where we want to be, we need to head in that direction.  I’m finally heading there.  I hope you join me for the journey.