Deciding what to prioritize in life is hard. Frequently I try to decide between rest, a shower, going to class, doing the dishes, working on a craft, etc. The list is long and the time is short. I frequently thought my time was limited due to the little humans in my life I am trying to raise **read, keep alive.** But, recently I have been in class with women who have no littles, and well, they were talking about the same topic. There just is not enough time in the day to do all of life.
So, with not enough time, how do we continue to make Aerial Dance be what gets our attention? The answer for me is, what is the most productive/efficient/effective each day. The answer typically is going to a class. The class I choose may vary though. Do I need to “rest”? Maybe then I take a bendy or an aerial yoga. Do I need to “work it out”? Maybe I will do a hammock fit or pole strong. Do I need to “do cool stuff”? Maybe I need to do a spins or a flow or an aerial class. Do I need to move and feel one with my body? Maybe it’s dance cardio. Do I just need to help my mental health and get out of the house? Maybe it is whatever class is at the time I am free.
And the amazing thing is, whichever class I choose, it typically not only serves the needed purpose but also fills cups I didn’t know needed to be filled. I have found that while the statement you get out of it what you put into it is true, sometimes at Aerial, all I have to do is show up. Literally, walk through the doors, and I start to feel my cups fill. I start to feel a connection.
The other thing I take into consideration is, if I didn’t do xyz how will it make me feel? And I can say, while I have never regretted skipping folding laundry, I have most definitely regretted not walking through the doors to the studio for an hour or three. Even the days when the moves do not happen, or the grip is not there, or I am going on little sleep, I do not regret going to a class.
When you consider if you have enough time in your day, consider what cups need filling and just how much walking through the door for class will give you.