Goals and Reflections

Today is my birthday and I like to look back each year.

On April 4, 2023 – I decided to teach as many classes as possible on my birthday (6). I ended the day mentally and physically exhausted. According to my records, I had 45 more hours to go.

My apprentice program required a combination of observation, practice and teaching totaling 450 hours. My first teacher training class was in August 2022 and I was determined to complete the goal by August 1, 2023.

Today, looking back – I can only chuckle at myself. I was force feeding my studies for the sake of a date on the calendar. What a difference a year makes.

While my actual goal was arbitrary,- loftier accomplishments I never imagined emerged.

I don’t have to report my ‘numbers’ to anyone else, but I’ve completed over 130 more hours of teaching, observing, and self-practice.

I opened my own studio and have a nice group of clients that I adore.

I NEVER wanted to open my own place – yet here I am.

As of April 1, Bett Pilates turned a profit of $42. I’m tracking every expense to the penny.

At the end of this month, I’m going back out to LA to visit my home studio to play and celebrate.

I’m stronger than I’ve EVER been and my hip is getting better. My migraines are gone.

I hope when I look back next year, I see some of the following:   

-          Did I write more fiction and about Pilates?

-          Did I go out into the community and promote myself?

-          Did I fail forward?

-          Did I ask myself daily to be in the moment?

-          Did I wonder about the future with an open and excited heart?

Yep. I’m ready.