I recently received the unfortunate news that I was being laid off from my job. This can be a lot to process, but I feel that Pilates will help me through this time for a few reasons. One…I am moving my private sessions with Kelly to the morning or early afternoon. The good thing about this is it will help me maintain my schedule. I know if I didn’t have anything planned for the day my daughter and I would likely lounge around in our pj’s most of the day, which would inevitably undo what I have worked so hard to accomplish. Two…Because the practice of Pilates requires so much focus, for at least three hours a week I know I won’t be dwelling on what happened, what am I going to do about a new job etc. It will give me three hours a week of me time. Three…since I began this journey I have increased self confidence. That has given me the perspective to not take this whole thing so personally and know deep down that there is a better opportunity out there for me. Four…since Pilates has improved my posture I will “walk taller when I attend interviews.”
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Session 18
I recently received the unfortunate news that I was being laid off from my job. This can be a lot to process, but I feel that Pilates will help me through this time for a few reasons. One…I am moving my private sessions with Kelly to the morning or early afternoon. The good thing about this is it will help me maintain my schedule. I know if I didn’t have anything planned for the day my daughter and I would likely lounge around in our pj’s most of the day, which would inevitably undo what I have worked so hard to accomplish. Two…Because the practice of Pilates requires so much focus, for at least three hours a week I know I won’t be dwelling on what happened, what am I going to do about a new job etc. It will give me three hours a week of me time. Three…since I began this journey I have increased self confidence. That has given me the perspective to not take this whole thing so personally and know deep down that there is a better opportunity out there for me. Four…since Pilates has improved my posture I will “walk taller when I attend interviews.”
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You go girl! I am so proud of you. I actually have been thinking that it is so wonderful you are still doing this, I am sure it is not easy to stay focused right now. But you are doing so great - you have a fantastic attitude. There is a reason for all of this, and until that reason is revealed to you, enjoy the ride. Work out, enjoy your daughter and enjoy a slower paced life for a bit. I love you!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up Mary! I can already see a change and I know that this will help relieve the stress. When you walk into the studio just remember nothing else matters. Focus on YOU!!!!
ReplyDeleteMary -- I'm so sorry to hear about the layoffs! But I have to say, it sounds like you have a great plan for continuing to move forward through such a stressful time and using all the positive things learned in Pilates. (I don't think I'd handle it half as well!) Keep it up and keep me posted!
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