Practicing dance can feel so hard sometimes. We know how important practicing is to ballroom and technique development, but when our growth slows down, practicing seems less fruitful. But this isn't the reason you have backed off. It's because of how you are THINKING about practicing. In this episode, we examine what you might be thinking that is holding you back and how to let go of those limiting beliefs.  Once you identify your limiting thoughts, here's some questions to ask yourself to show yourself that not only are these thoughts not helpful to get you practicing again, but they are usually downright false.  1. Is it true 2. Can you absolutely know it's true? 3. What does this thought get you/result in? 4. How would the experience change if you didn't have this type of thinking? Watch yourself think, let negative thinking go, choose what you DO want to think and then repeat over and over again. The more you do it, the better you get at it...just like practicing. 

You can expect your dance journey to go through the following stages: 1. Rapid Growth--new, fun, low pressure, focused on improvement and learning 2. Growth Slows--becomes more formalized, start competing, become outcome focused, more pressure 3. Growth Stops--we perceive less success, gradually give less effort and commit mini quits until we really quit. The sweet spot is right between stages one and two. That's where we will keep our dance journey focused! Find me on the socials or go to amberhaider.com for more information

It's important to know your "why" for dancing and return to it often. When the going gets tough in your dance journey, zoom out, get perspective and reset yourself in alignment with your why.  Go here for more info on ballroom mental strength coaching with me, get on my email list or find my social media handles! Go here to access my general life coaching website.