April 29, 2015
Does it matter if you FAIL??? By: Amy Cattaneo, Owner ~ TFW L1 CPT
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Failing has a bad rap. We associate it with negativity. We think of failed exams,
failing to meet someone's expectations and failures in our past we still think about. But does failing have a good side? Should it actually be encouraged?
We often don't try new things or attempt certain things due to the fear that we will fail. We like sticking to what we know because it's comforting and we are safe in knowing we won't disappoint ourselves. But failing sometimes means you tried and now you know what you need to work on. Failing means when we ask you to do a lift 6 times and you can barely get five. It means you pushed to your limit. And guess what? Maybe, just maybe, your limit will be just a little bit further out next time.
Think of something you haven't attempted because of your fear of failing, and think does it REALLY matter if you fail? Are you going to regret not having tried it? Are you getting closer to your goals by NOT attempting it?
It could be anything in your life, not limited to exercise and health. Here are a few things that may be plaguing you:
-Not doing a 5k, 10k etc or a obstacle race because you have a certain expectation on how well you do. How about you try it, fail along the way so you know exactly what you need to work on.
-not eating as clean as you can because you might fall off so you might as well not try as hard. Strive everyday to do YOUR best. If you fail, so be it. It's a process. It doesn't happen overnight.
-Not lifting heavier because you might not get all the reps in. It's actually very common in the fitness industry to do low reps and to go to absolute failure. Embrace it!
-Not attempting a progression in class because you may not get it the first time. Think of your first session and all the things you couldn't do and all the things you can do now. You would not be where you are if you played it safe, so keep pushing!!!
So from now on, make failure a good thing. Attempt to fail and get better everyday and one day you will wake up and be amazed at the person you have become!
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