{"id":1998,"date":"2019-06-19T07:21:44","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T12:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2019-06-18T20:18:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T01:18:34","slug":"are-you-standing-in-your-own-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/are-you-standing-in-your-own-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Standing In Your Own Way?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1995\" style=\"width: 375px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1995\" src=\"\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Taking-decisions-for-the-future-375x250.jpg\" alt=\"Making a decision\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Taking-decisions-for-the-future.jpg 375w, https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Taking-decisions-for-the-future-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BRIANAJACKSON\/ISTOCK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"first-paragraph\">I finally did it. After a year and a half of thinking about it, overthinking about it, and teetering on the fence, I officially signed up for my first \u201cIntroduction to Improv\u201d course. \u201cImprov\u201d is short for improvisational comedy and leaves very little, if any, time for overthinking. I\u2019m only three classes in, but I\u2019m already learning new things, gaining more confidence and meeting new people.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever we start something new, it\u2019s always a little nerve-wracking. The <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/what-if\/\">\u201cwhat ifs\u201d<\/a> may start to take over our thoughts. It\u2019s easy to stay in our little comfort bubbles because they\u2019re, well, comfortable. But if we stay put, we may miss out on some truly amazing experiences and opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/when-the-path-gets-tough-keep-looking-forward\/\">Trying new things<\/a>, regardless of whether or not they become a newfound passion or hobby, keeps us moving forward and helps us learn more about what we like and don\u2019t like, and what we\u2019re really capable of.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about trying something new, whether it\u2019s a fitness class or even learning a second language, why not give it a shot? Maybe you\u2019ll find something you love or maybe you\u2019ll just find a fun way to spend a Monday evening every week. But you\u2019ll never know if you don\u2019t take that first step. Are you thinking about trying a new class, activity or something else? Tell me all about it below!<\/p>\n<p>Cheers to trying new things and bursting our comfort bubbles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I finally did it. 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