I finally got the nerve to do my first pole class today! I wasn’t going to post this video, but I decided to practice being vulnerable and share in case someone can relate. As a chronic over thinker and recovering perfectionist, I’m working on getting out of my head and into my body more. A body that doesn’t look and move the way it did when I was 20. I’ll be honest that, at the beginning of class, my mind tried to sabotage me with negative self talk and frustration with my body. It was hitting some triggers, and I could feel myself starting to mentally shut down. Just when I needed to hear it, the sweet woman next to me said she was proud of me for showing up and reminded me to have fun. 🥹 After her kind words snapped me out of it, I took a deep breath and decided to let go, give myself some grace and enjoy the process. Why are we so hard on ourselves?! Once I got out of my head and allowed myself to be a clumsy beginner, I actually surprised myself! I struggled at times and was far from perfect, but I’m proud of me for trying something new. Thank you @luscious_maven for creating such a welcoming and supportive space! I loved the class and can’t wait to come back💕