Monday, February 27, 2012

Tough Shell

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.

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