Dance into 2016!

One of the things I get a laugh out of each Christmas are the random and bizarre present’s people are given. This year it was my turn for a surprise; a book called “Dance Class”. At first I was a bit perplexed because I’m into nature, bush walking and hanging out at the beach. Dancing is something I do when I’m home alone or more recently because I was intrigued by a Floor Barre (pronounced bar) class a mate was running. I thought it meant going to the Bar and seeing who hits the floor first. I got that one completely wrong; it’s a class designed for injured ballet dancers! As I flicked through this book I started laughing at the pictures and descriptions of the different dances and trying to picture myself doing these dance moves. When I showed it to a couple of mates one said “that’d be fun we should give that a go.” I was surprised at the embarrassment, apprehension and “I can’t do that” that came out of my mouth. As soon as I hear someone say that I automatically ask: “What’s preventing you from …” “What would it be like if you could?” As I answered these two questions I could feel my mind opening up. I realised what was limiting me and what I had to change. I started visualising what I could do as well as the fun, laughter and enjoyment. I was surprised at how easily my thinking and belief had changed. As you set goals for 2016, if you hear yourself say or think to yourself “I can’t” automatically ask: “What’s preventing me from …” “What would it be like if I could?” Then notice the differences to your thinking and actions.