DAY 9: Back Bend

I was never flexible even when I was an athletic youngster and I always envied the girls who could do a back bend while smiling; even my high school boyfriend could do it and I couldn't even manage to bend my elbows. But today I was victorious!! I have been doing yoga on a regular basis for the last couple of months and honestly it has truly transformed my life on all levels. Two months ago I promised myself that I would be able to do a back bend before my birthday in September. 

Today when my yoga class was coming to a close the instructor encouraged us to do whatever final pose we desired. I didn't want to attempt a back bend in front of all those flexible people and make a complete fool of myself. I also feared the grunting noises that might arise along with my possible public collapse. I had tried and failed a week prior while alone in my apartment. But then I thought, what the hell why not give it a try and face my fear dragon! Next thing I know I'm in a back bend! Three weeks ahead of schedule! I not only managed one back bend but three!  I was victorious! 

To tell you the truth, I really thought that I wasn't the type of person who could ever do a back bend, I thought that my body just didn't work that way. But with daily practice I began to see that my body could do more than I could imagine and that I am way more capable than I think. If you think you can't lose 20 lbs, you could be wrong, YOU'RE A LOT MORE CAPABLE THAN YOU THINK. If you think you can't save money, TRY! 

YOU'RE A LOT MORE CAPABLE THAN YOU THINK. 

Ironically, I hated my first yoga class! I struggled with every move and holding down dog was agonizing. I kept going to yoga because I was reaping a long list of benefits: improved posture, overall vitality, flexibility, clarity, awareness and increased energy. Never in a million years would I've thought I could manage a half decent back bend but with CONSISTENT PRACTICE and PERSISTENCE I did just that.

What does this have to do with business and finances? 

Well, I'm now a business owner and how am I business owner? With DAILY PRACTICE and PERSISTENCE! I don't know everything and I can't foresee the future but I do know that if I apply myself everyday to building a business that results will happen and money will come. It's scary to try something new. I was scared of yoga and scared of starting a business but now I'm doing both. DIVING IN HEAD FIRST is sometimes the best way to get started. Even if you hate the task at hand or are scared to death DO IT because you will reap the benefits from all your handwork. 

DONT OVER ANALYZE! DON'T OVER THINK!  

JUST DO and DO IT UNTIL YOU MASTER IT! 

YOU WILL SEE THE REWARDS OF YOUR LABOR IN TIME! 

It takes times, ONE DAY AT A TIME! This morning my fears started gnawing at me but then I remembered that "Thinking breeds fear and ACTION overcomes it!" So I went to work and ignored my negative pressing thoughts. 

In order do a back bend or run a business you must be FLEXIBLE. Today I hit several bumps along the way and as a result my launch date has been pushed back two more days. The old me: the inflexible, perfectionist control freak would've wallowed in self pity. The new me knows that a couple bumps along the way aren't going to kill me and that I will be ready in due time. DEADLINES are IMPORTANT but remember to KNOW YOUR LIMITS. 

Sometimes we reach our GOALS EARLY and sometimes we HAVE TO TAKE A DETOUR and other times we have DELAYS but if it is something we truly want then we must trust ourselves and know that WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS and see the FRUIT OF OUR LABOR. 

Onwards and upwards my friends! Now go try something new and scary!