Try anything new lately?

I just got back from Whistler. Amazing! I've been skiing regularly for the last few years, but my experience in Whistler made me feel like I had never skied before. (and yes, I did take this picture after skiing through the bowl!)
To say I stepped out of my comfort zone is an understatement. I was skiing hills I was afraid to look at, could probably never walk down, and generally a "challenge."
I won't lie to you and tell you that it was easy ... it wasn't. I seriously questioned my judgement as well as my ability!
However, at night in bed, I was generally really proud of me and what I had done! I stretched. I pushed my limits, I did more than I was comfortable with, and I felt great about it.
When was the last time you did something that caused you to stretch?
Maybe it was applying for a job you didn't think you were qualified for, maybe it was taking your French equivalency without considering yourself fluent (and passed!). For some of you, it was a first date in twenty years, or getting back to the gym.
Share with us what has caused you to stretch. It will challenge all of us to do something similar.
While it is pretty late in the season for most of us to jump on a ski hill, do something that makes your heart race, your stomach knot, and most importantly, makes you really proud to have even tried!
To say I stepped out of my comfort zone is an understatement. I was skiing hills I was afraid to look at, could probably never walk down, and generally a "challenge."
I won't lie to you and tell you that it was easy ... it wasn't. I seriously questioned my judgement as well as my ability!
However, at night in bed, I was generally really proud of me and what I had done! I stretched. I pushed my limits, I did more than I was comfortable with, and I felt great about it.
When was the last time you did something that caused you to stretch?
Maybe it was applying for a job you didn't think you were qualified for, maybe it was taking your French equivalency without considering yourself fluent (and passed!). For some of you, it was a first date in twenty years, or getting back to the gym.
Share with us what has caused you to stretch. It will challenge all of us to do something similar.
While it is pretty late in the season for most of us to jump on a ski hill, do something that makes your heart race, your stomach knot, and most importantly, makes you really proud to have even tried!
Labels: challenge, ski, stretch, uncomfortable

