Today is a full rest day and I thought it'd be a good time to share my Pole Dance RANT on "Are you sabotaging your progress?"
To recap what was mentioned in the podcast, here are some ways to help reframe how you think about yourself and your pole practice:
Journaling: Before your pole session write 1-5 things you're worried/stressed about. Then write down why you feel stressed, worried, scared, or incapable. Next write down if the "why" is true (based on fact) or just a story. Remember stories are not factual. Last, I highly suggest ending every journal session with at least 5 things you're grateful for.
Meditation: I prefer meditations that focus on Chakra balancing. I like guided meditations that have vocals covering the aspects and color of each Chakra.
Self Hypnosis: I remembered the self hypnosis woman! Her name was Roseanna Leaton. I couldn't find any current information about her to share with you. I used her anxiety downloads, gosh, it must have been almost 15 years ago, and they worked so well! I was shocked as I tend to be a skeptic.
Mindfulness: (Living in the present moment) which happens when we remember these things:
Recognize when your mind is telling stories. A story has nothing provable or factual about it and it's not occurring in the present moment. It's just a thought. Versus a real event that happens in the present moment which has provable and factual aspects that others can see too!
Reality happens in the present moment.
Things do not have to be black and white, good or bad, they can just be.
It's not about pushing away feelings or stopping thoughts but rather acknowledging them without judgment or suppression. Sit with that painful pole sit! Don't stress, or fear it, observe it without judgment.
