I've been going to the gym regularly - getting fit and all. I've even gotten myself a Personal Trainer (who is absolutely awesome)! Through training, I'm learning so much about myself - about limitations I've put on myself, and the lack of confidence I had in myself. During one of my sessions, my trainer put together a routine with Strength Training Balls. I was scared out of my mind because (1) I cannot catch and (2) I have no coordination. However, after a few examples from the trainer, I was well on my way. I learned how to bounce, throw, and catch the ball all while getting a great workout.
The gym has become my therapy as the curve balls of life have been coming directly at me. Prior to my therapy (I mean workouts), I have let these curve balls hit me in the face, hit me in the chest, and even go directly over my head. This is partly due to the lack of confidence I had in myself. I programmed myself to believe that I had no coordination and something as simple as catching a ball was out of my scope.
But I have learned how to catch! And I now have on the catcher's mitt and am catching those curve balls confidently and vigorously. On the days I'm not with the trainer, I'm trudging through the depths and heights of life on the Elliptical. With the free weights, I lift and throw those negative stressors into oblivion. I can't get enough of my therapy!
What's important to note is that these sessions are not led by just one therapist - I have several! They believe in me and encourage me to go above and beyond. And what's great is I can now encourage and offer my wisdom to others.
