Excuses
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Hi Reader, I sat on my sofa, just minutes before the class was about to start. I could hear my inner voice whispering all sorts of reasons why I shouldn't attend. "I'm too tired," "I just want to crash out and watch TV," "I can't be bothered," "it's going to be too difficult," "I won't be able to keep up," "the trainer will poke fun at my unfitness"... the list went on. But I knew that if I gave in to those excuses, I'd be letting myself down. I'd invested in this program to improve my fitness and health, and I needed to hold myself accountable. So, I took a deep breath, logged in, and showed up. And you know what? It was amazing! The trainer started us off with gentle stretches, and I was able to keep up just fine. In fact, I loved it! And the best part? I slept better that night than I had in weeks. It was a surprise benefit that I hadn't expected. The Power of Showing Up My experience reminded me of a conversation I had with one of my learners in an introduction to sewing class I run. At the end of the first class she shared with me that she was prepared to quit if she found it too difficult, even though she'd paid for the whole course. But she did enjoy it, and now she's one of my most enthusiastic learners, making huge progress. The lesson I learned is that showing up, even when we don't feel like it, can lead to unexpected benefits and motivation. When we invest in ourselves, whether it's in a health program or a sewing class, we're more likely to follow through and make progress. Join Sew Bee Yourself Online Sewing Club If you're like me and need a reason to turn up at your sewing machine, then join my online sewing club, Sew Bee Yourself. For just £35 per month, you'll get access to a growing library of tutorials, online sewing sessions in my virtual sewing room, encouragement and help with your individual project, fitting help, and inspiration from the other members. It's the perfect way to stay motivated and improve your sewing skills. This month's optional focus garment is a hoodie or sweat top and the first session is today. So, what's holding you back? Join me in Sew Bee Yourself today and let's get sewing!
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Vee Tanner
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