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Stuck in a rut?
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These real-life tips fromClassPasscan set you on a path back to joy.
We’ve all experienced some kind of change in our lives.
Get inspired by their stories.
Unlike most mornings, I wasn’t able to fall back asleep.
I was feeling fabulous.
I didn’t want to live my life with a job that felt like ‘work.’
I never dread going to ‘work’ because it will always feel like play for me.
“Lisa, 28, Chicago, IL
“I’ve always been someone who loves exercise.
I joined every sport I could in high school and continued playing basketball through college.
But when I graduated and starting working in the real world, things got more complicated.
But mostly every attempt was unsuccessfuluntil this year.
My fiance and I started keeping track on our calendar at home of how often we exercised.
So far it’s workedand I’m even beating her this month!
Now, if I can only keep up this routine!
But still, for some reason, I felt like something was missing.
I always loved dance and fitness, so I decided to get my barre certification.
I thought teaching classes after work would give me something to look forward to.
On days I taught barre, I couldn’t wait to get home from work.
Now I feel like I have a purpose and am in total control over my life.
I no longer wake up feeling that same heavy weight on my shoulders.
I wake up feeling light and no longer hold the pain in my heart, head, and body.
Being strong enough to walk away from the wrong relationship has had a domino effect in my life.
For me, that is classical music, walking in the park, and just enjoying nature.
I kind of hit a brick wall and realized I needed help and just couldn’t do everything myself.
It was hard at first, but my teammates rose to the occasion and really made the transition smooth.
I make it a point to take one walk outside each dayeven if it’s only for five minutes.
It helps calm my mind and lets me refocus.
I also take a stab at buy fresh flowers (even cheap ones from Trader Joe’s!)
every weekthe brightness does wonders for my mood.
I felt this constant obligation to kindly everyone.
I decided to finally learn how to say the word ‘no.’
I’ve become so much less stressed.
I also have more time in my schedule to do what actually makes me happy.
“Christina, 27, Astoria, NY
Originally Written by Jenn Sinrich,ClassPass
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