DISCOMFORT = HAPPINESS

Discomfort = happiness? That seems odd, but it’s true. Research shows that people who consistently enter situations out of their comfort zones report being happier in general. Think about some uncomfortable situations you’ve been in. Maybe you had to give a big presentation at work, went to a party where you didn’t know many people, started playing a new sport, etc. If said situation ends up going well, the joy and excitement you feel after is pretty unmatched.

Does that mean you’ll feel amazing after every situation you initially dread? Of course not. But - if you don’t put yourself out there, you’ll never know. . . and will certainly never reap the benefits.

This principal can easily be applied to fitness. It can be intimidating/overwhelming/uncomfortable/ (insert your least favorite emotion) for many people to enter a gym or group fitness class. The thought of pushing your body, sweating, and working hard physically can be scary to some.

But if you can push through that discomfort and get yourself to the gym, the feeling you’ll get after is so worth it. We see people walking out of class feeling proud, fulfilled, confident, and happy every day. It’s quite a delight for us, as well as them :)

So I invite you to do the hard thing, push yourself a little further, do something that makes you nervous and see what happens. I’m thinking you’ll be a little happier if you do. And I want that for you!