So, how do you know if it’s time to quit?
I started a Novice Yoga class five weeks ago. I have made it to three classes. I missed the last two for work reasons, and this week isn’t looking too good. The truth is I don’t really want to go. Here’s my problem – I don’t know if I should quit.
I know there are times when it is “good for me” to push through resistances to activities that are good for me. I often have exercised when I didn’t feel like it. I have eaten fresh foods when I wanted less healthy options. Yoga is good for me. I feel good after each class. I can’t say that I enjoy Yoga. I don’t really look forward to going and I’m not motivated to practice between sessions or improve my postures – other than when I am actually in the class. Yet, the once weekly class can’t do anything but help me with flexibility and strength – both things I need.
Am I being a wimp? Am I fighting progress? I don’t really know. Is it time to “man-up” and go or quit?
i say keep going...give yourself a 6 month minimum. then, if you still feel like you're not really into it, then let it go.
ReplyDeleteafter 6 months, it's not quitting..letting go is a much better way to look at it.
but what do i know? i still haven't gone back to yoga after having the baby. she's two.
FWIW ... Since you said (in your earlier post on this yoga class) that you won 6 sessions for free, I would go ahead with the remaining classes. You say you like the results, even if you don't like the classes all that much. Besides, how often in life do you get a freebie?
ReplyDeleteAfter the six classes are over, there's nothing that says you have to sign up to continue (and on your own dime, at that). So, I guess I say, "Stay the course for now -- since the course is short -- and reevaluate when the course is done."
don't be a quitter.
ReplyDeletelove,sue
ok, ok... i'll keep going - for now!
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