You know how some people think they’re the only ones who can do things “the right way” (aka their way), and never ask for help, even when they really need it? It’s me🙋🏻♀️ I’m some people. Hi, I’m Becky, & I’m a recovering perfectionist. It’s exhausting to be in my head some days. That inner mean girl whispering lies, worrying about things out of our control, preparing, planning, & controlling... I feel most comfortable when I’m in control. But when I come here, on this bike, I feel like I can loosen my grip, let myself lose control in the best way. I’m uncomfortable, it’s frustrating, I’m challenged, I’m competitive, and I crave that feeling of letting go of all that bullshit that weighs me down. Like unrealistic expectations. And doubts that I’m good enough or doing enough. Or anxiety over getting it all done perfectly. Because life is messy & imperfect, and those are some of the most beautiful parts of it. Today, I felt out of control, I couldn’t be everywhere or do everything. I had to ask for help. And I felt guilty for asking, angry that I had to, frustrated that I couldn’t manage it all, anxious about letting people down. But a new friend @what.the.elle stepped up & said “You owe me nothing. Take care of you.” And I exhaled, like it wasn’t all on me. Like someone had my back. That I can have an imperfect day, but it’ll still work out in the end. And all I had to do was ask for help. It’s not easy for me, as it might not be for you. If you don’t have someone in your corner, know that I am. We might be new friends, but I believe in paying a kindness forward. I’m learning to celebrate all of our imperfections, and I believe this @psycle community was created for this purpose—so you never have to go at it alone. Whatever IT is that’s weighing you down today, know that the weight is always lighter when it’s shared👯♀️ . . . . . #community #rockridelove #westlakeohio #clevelandohio #indoorcyclingstudio #indoorcyclingworkout #spinclass #makenewfriends #askforhelp #spininstructor #perfectlyimperfect #recoveringperfectionist #mycrazybeautifullife #momlife #adventuresinmotherhood #momofthree #clevelandmom #anxietywarrior (at Psycle (tm) - an indoor cycling and fitness studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPZcUjvpntp/?utm_medium=tumblr
