I can relate to being plagued with perfectionism. Turning to alcohol to escape the barrage of demands to be perfect every day. I'm 9 months and 28 days sober today. But it has taken me since 2017 to recognize that I had a problem and remove myself from the drinking lifestyle. Your posts actually got me thinking about joining YOGA. So, I did try my first yoga class last week. What a life changer. I am a dancer too, so I am used to following choreography in my Zumba and Shine Fitness classes. Following a yoga instructor to move my body in every which way comes natural to me. What I didn't realize was how yoga is actually an athletic practice, along with an entire nervous system reboot. I even had tears in my eyes in my first class. So, thank you for the nudge in the direction of this practice. I will keep going and I am grateful for the instructors who teach this important class. Have a great weekend!
That's amazing, Alimoon, both for your sobriety and for stepping into your first yoga class! Yoga was life changing for me, I am so glad you had such a positive first experience!!
I am so glad my essays were just the nudge you needed. Thanks for sharing your experience! You are not alone.
I too battle with perfectionism and it didn’t help I was in a career that demanded it. Finally my mental health forced me to retire early. I found a chair yoga group where we are either sitting or standing using the chair for support as needed. What’s been helpful for my perfectionism is that 1. The group is super welcoming and 2. Many are less lumber than me so there is a lot of encouragement to do what we can.
I can relate to being plagued with perfectionism. Turning to alcohol to escape the barrage of demands to be perfect every day. I'm 9 months and 28 days sober today. But it has taken me since 2017 to recognize that I had a problem and remove myself from the drinking lifestyle. Your posts actually got me thinking about joining YOGA. So, I did try my first yoga class last week. What a life changer. I am a dancer too, so I am used to following choreography in my Zumba and Shine Fitness classes. Following a yoga instructor to move my body in every which way comes natural to me. What I didn't realize was how yoga is actually an athletic practice, along with an entire nervous system reboot. I even had tears in my eyes in my first class. So, thank you for the nudge in the direction of this practice. I will keep going and I am grateful for the instructors who teach this important class. Have a great weekend!
That's amazing, Alimoon, both for your sobriety and for stepping into your first yoga class! Yoga was life changing for me, I am so glad you had such a positive first experience!!
I am so glad my essays were just the nudge you needed. Thanks for sharing your experience! You are not alone.
I too battle with perfectionism and it didn’t help I was in a career that demanded it. Finally my mental health forced me to retire early. I found a chair yoga group where we are either sitting or standing using the chair for support as needed. What’s been helpful for my perfectionism is that 1. The group is super welcoming and 2. Many are less lumber than me so there is a lot of encouragement to do what we can.
Thanks for your encouragement.
That's awesome! I am so glad you found a group that works for you, Eunice!
"The truth is, there is no perfect, and there never was. " -- So true! Thank you for the permission to be...
Happy to offer it to you (not that you need my permission 😘).