In today’s post, I talk about how questioning what you think you know about yourself can lead to amazing experiences – and what a musical theatre class taught me about living more fully. (Click to watch the video, or scroll down if you’d prefer to read.)

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I’ve always loved taking classes and learning new things as an adult. A couple of years ago, I went to a taster for a musical theatre beginners course. I only went because it made sense timing-wise with another class I wanted to try. Plus, I was trying to do new things outside of my comfort zone. But, I was convinced it would be terrible and that I wouldn’t enjoy it at all. The idea of performing in front of other people seemed terrifying. I was too awkward and shy, I would look stupid. It just wasn’t for me.

Then I went to the taster class, and it was brilliant! I had so much fun. It didn’t matter how I looked or sounded – we were all beginners and it was just fun. I ended up signing up for a three-month beginners course and had such a great time. Even though I was really nervous, at the end of it all, I just felt so good about it, and it was a brilliant experience overall.

I encourage you to try asking yourself these questions the next time you find yourself feeling similarly:

• How much is this something I really  know I can’t do, or would be bad at, or wouldn’t like?

• What parts of me, if any, feel scared or uncomfortable?

• What possibility is there that I’ll enjoy or like it?

I believe that sometimes the way we think about what we like, or what we can or can’t do, can hold us back from experiencing something we’ll really love or enjoy. That’s why I feel it’s worth trying to notice these things, and rather than just giving in to our default reactions, questioning them a bit.

If what I talked about today resonated, I’d love to hear your comments and what your takeaway is!