You Cannot Chase Your Dreams If You Cannot See Them
The last few weeks I have been chasing a job at what I can only describe as my dream studio. It was a few weeks of little to no sleep and a lot of public transportation. Racing in and out of the city, shadowing classes, working, and training for my next half marathon, had me doubting my own abilities. However, my drive to fulfil this dream was stronger.
This journey actually started months before hand. It started at a time when things were not so clear and not so positive. It was a dream formed in shadow and confusion.
Every couple of weeks over the last few months I found myself in the grips of an anxiety thought tornado. These thoughts were focused on my future in terms of a career. I was struggling and feeling stuck, unsure of how I was going to make my career goals come true.
I began to take time to reflect on what I really wanted out of my career. I have quit enough jobs in the fitness industry to gain a clear idea of what I do not want. I now needed a clear idea of what I did want.
I decided wanted a place whose values align with my own. I wanted a studio where the focus is on a healthy mind, body and spirit, not a gym who wanted memberships and sales. I needed a place where I could be creative and would give me the space to grow. It is necessary for me to work in an environment where I feel like I am part of a community and not a corporation. It is crucial for me to have structure and stability in my schedule, and therefore work in a place that does so.
I even visualized what I wanted it to look, how I wanted it to feel.
After I determined what I wanted, I started to look for studios and gyms that suited my vision. The first place I found was Generate Toronto. I immediately got a feeling that this was it, this is what I wanted. I sent them an email that in the off chance that they might be hiring, I heard back from them the very same day and my crazy journey began.
The moment I stepped in that studio something about it felt right, I felt home.
I am beyond excited and grateful for this new opportunity! Yet I have learned a bigger message behind this journey. What I have learned is that you truly have to reflect and be clear about what you want. In order to achieve your dreams, you must know exactly what they are before you can go after them.
You cannot chase your dreams if you cannot see them.
I have to thank some close friends who encouraged me through my moments of doubt.
I am grateful and thank you.