Part of my day job involves participating in some activities designed to help kids feel empowered. It's great really. In the next couple of weeks, I'm helping with a program that teaches girls how to defend themselves.
I was looking forward to it. I'm still looking forward to it.
Today, I had to role play saying no and shouting really loudly. The lead trainer was great, really supportive and really helpful.
But I suddenly felt really triggered. I didn't realize how triggered I was until the first time the trainer called a quick time out to give some feedback, and then she told me to take a deep breath.
I really needed that deep breath.
Every pause, I needed that deep breath.
It's funny because I feel like I've done a bit of kickboxing, and then there's the hardcore bootcamp classes. So I always thought I was much tougher. I was definitely surprised by my reaction.
But now I'm more prepared.
Bring it on.
I was looking forward to it. I'm still looking forward to it.
Today, I had to role play saying no and shouting really loudly. The lead trainer was great, really supportive and really helpful.
But I suddenly felt really triggered. I didn't realize how triggered I was until the first time the trainer called a quick time out to give some feedback, and then she told me to take a deep breath.
I really needed that deep breath.
Every pause, I needed that deep breath.
It's funny because I feel like I've done a bit of kickboxing, and then there's the hardcore bootcamp classes. So I always thought I was much tougher. I was definitely surprised by my reaction.
But now I'm more prepared.
Bring it on.
