Doing The Stuff That Scares You

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A few months back my friend, Annie Sever-Dimitri, sent me a great card. On the front was a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt which said, “Do something every day that scares you.” Months later, I am amazed at how her kind gesture and perfect card choice continue to speak to me. So, here’s my story…

I just moved to Indianapolis about five weeks ago. I know a lot of people here and have worked in the Indy area for nearly two years. Nevertheless, it has still been scary. My personal life has been out of sorts and my ways of seeing things have changed quite a bit over the past few months.  Life and growth have a way of doing that to you, right? Do you get that sometimes?

Well, I’m a workout junkie. I love to go to the gym. I’ve been a member at the SAME gym in my fairly small town for nearly seven years. I knew everyone there.  I went to the same classes, always saw familiar faces, and felt very comfortable.  Because of the move, I’ve joined the lovely LA Fitness…new classes, new faces, semi-intimidating…to me. (Thankfully, my great friend and short-term roomie joined with me.)

This past Saturday morning, I wanted to go to spin class. This was never offered at my previous gym, so therefore, I’d never done it before.  I’m begging my friend to come with me. My excuses for why she MUST come: I don’t want to go in there all by myself, I’m not going to know anyone, I’ve never done this before, what if I totally suck, and I think I may have even said she had to come because she was my friend. 

She didn’t come. She made me go it alone. What I learned: First and foremost, I FREAKING LOVE SPIN CLASS! I made a NEW friend since I was all by myself, and I gained just a wee bit more confidence in who I am as a woman (awesome). But most importantly, I did something that scared me, and I was able to overcome that lame obsession. (And pick up a new spinning one while I was at it.)

Life can be scary, whether you’re transitioning into a new phase, a new town, or a new gym.  I encourage you to do what Eleanor Roosevelt said and jump into those things that scare you every day. Self esteem and growth are two beautiful things.

cheers.