How many times have you held back because of what other people might think of you? How many times have you not tried something because you were afraid? How many times have you found yourself wanting to do or try something so badly but you just didn’t. You held yourself back because you were afraid of what someone else might think of you. I’ve done that.
I’ve been afraid of other people’s opinions all my life. From total strangers to my loved ones, I’ve always held back from what I really wanted. Even on 60 in 3, I’ve held back at times, not quite saying what was on my mind because I was afraid of what my readers might think. Well guess what, that’s over now.
Other People’s Opinions
I don’t care what strangers think of me. Why would I? They’re strangers. I do care what my loved ones think of me, but they’re my loved ones. They accept me as I am. I don’t need to hold back around them because I can trust them to just tell me if I do something stupid. So no, I shouldn’t be holding back. I shouldn’t be scared of what other people might think. I was an idiot and a coward and I’m not going to do that anymore. I’m not going to hold back anything just because someone I will never see again might think I’m stupid.
What The Hell Does This Have To Do With Fitness?
Everything and nothing. Fitness is life. Health is life. If you hold yourself back in life you hold yourself back in all aspects of it. How many times have you thought “I’m too fat, I can’t go to the gym, people will laugh”. How many times have you wanted to comment on something here on 60 in 3 and thought “oh, I shouldn’t do that, I might look stupid.” How many times have you stopped yourself from telling your friends or family that you want to change your life because you were afraid of what they might say?
Why do we stop ourselves from doing the things we want to do? Why are we so afraid of conflict that we would rather shut ourselves into our little holes and only pop out our heads when we think the coast is clear? I know why I did it and I now realize how stupid it was. I’m not going to do that anymore.
And On That Note
Speaking of saying what’s on my mind. This post is very personal and only marginally related to fitness. I’m sorry if this isn’t what you expect from 60 in 3 but this blog is NOT a professional endeavor. It’s my personal project to share with people what I’ve learned about myself and how I’ve improved my life. If you don’t like this post, feel free to ignore it or unsubscribe from 60 in 3.
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What have you been holding yourself back from?
Great post Gal! BTW: This has everything to do with fitness, EVERYTHING. It is fear which holds people back more than any other element in their fitness endeavors. Fear of work, fear of how the are seen by others, fear of failure, et all.
I have seen it time and time again, that when people let go their exercise fears — completely let go of how others see them, great things happen.
Here is a list who we should strive to impress; 1) ourselves.
End of list. Do what you believe is right for you, and walk with confidence, and the world suddenly becomes a much better place.
Great post. It takes courage to function as you really desire.
I hesitated with my own post today. Now I’m having second thoughts…
Your post gives us all hope.
Thanks
Bravo & well said!! Keep up the good work. I really appreciate your efforts!!!
Great post! You didn’t make me unsubscribe but otherwise – I subscribed your blog!
You wrote, “Why do we stop ourselves from doing the things we want to do? Why are we so afraid of conflict that we would rather shut ourselves into our little holes and only pop out our heads when we think the coast is clear?”
It was this comment that you penned that made me go “Wow! I agree!” Thank you! I have shut myself into my little hole for far too long. I have gained weight and was fearing the looks of others as I tried to get back into shape. Thank you for writing what I needed to hear!
Beautiful