I was excited to get a chance to meet a group of ladies that are into racing and training. And I am really excited about the opportunity to meet with a swim coach.
I am nervous because I am not a great swimmer. I want to be and this summer I plan on changing that statement. But I am nervous to swim with a group of ladies I really don't know and I am pretty sure they are much stronger swimmers. I'm not sure what I think they are going to do: laugh at me --maybe, not be my friends--possibly-- after they see my doggie paddle. Okay, okay I do know more than the doggie paddle.
Has this ever happened to you? Get excited about a new challenge and then slowly fear/anxiety/nervousness creeps in. And then doubt sets in. I know this happens to me when I feel inadequate in something.
But what I have to do is remind myself that we all have to start somewhere and very rarely can you start out great in something. Most things take practice, dedication and patience to reach full potential. Remind myself that I am NOT competing with anyone else. Nor do I need to COMPARE myself to anyone.
So tomorrow morning instead of backing out. I will be ready and waiting first thing as the sun rises. I am making a choice to get excited about tomorrows challenges. I hope that I learn something new. Get a good workout. And maybe make a friend or two.
Is fear and doubt holding you back from something you want to try?
