So it’s been a pretty stressful time for me lately. I have a lot going on at the moment and while a lot of it is self inflicted, it still doesn’t diminish the fact that I’m stressed and a little miserable. Going to the studio usually makes me feel better but lately it’s been feeling like a chore because I don’t want to miss my classes or waste my money. But there was one particular day where I was feeling particularly overwhelmed with everything coming up. I had just gotten done with a class and one of the girls said I should take dance cardio with them after. I was hesitant of course because I had so much else to do and could always do a dance cardio class another time. I ended up staying for that class, I was already at the studio, what’s one more hour, right?
Well I’m so glad that I ended up staying because that dance cardio class really changed my entire mood. I was laughing and smiling the entire time and I’m so glad I ended up staying! I love to dance in general and dance cardio is one of my favorite classes to take. The instructors taught a new routine, and while it kicked my butt, it was so fun to learn! Our instructors really do an amazing job of keeping the mood fun and playful! Not only was I getting a good workout in, I was releasing the stressors from that day, I was able to just check out of my own head and just focus on the routines and music instead. It was nice to be able to zone out during the slower songs and just follow along and also use my brain to keep working at some of the tougher ones too!
I’m really glad and grateful I ended up staying because it changed how my night went. Sure, my life was still stressful but I left that class in a better mindset and more positive outlook on my upcoming week. I know things will work themselves out, I know I’ll complete my tasks, and going to the studio doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It’s a place to have fun and turn your brain off from the outside world and just focus on you and practicing your skills. So when life feels a little stressful, just do a little dance or do something that makes you happy, even if it’s just for a brief moment.