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Are your Knickers in a Twist?
Think BIG picture.
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
ENGINE
Bring the energy and a friend for a high-intensity, super fun partner workout! Expect cardio machines, bodyweight movements, plenty of sweat, and loads of laughs.
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities welcome!
HYROX - NO HYROX CLASS THIS WEEKEND
MOBILITY
Going super low this session, all about the ankle & feet, the role they play for stability. Of course, with whole body flows to finish it off.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press pause bench press doubles and some AMRAP sets, followed by some push and pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we continue our deadlift and Box squat progressions.
WEIGHTLIFTING
In weightlifting this week, we are working on snatch. Drilling the positions and building to a heavy single power snatch. Finishing with some front squats.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday -Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 4x.
Tuesday
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 1km repeats this week off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast. This week the tempo blocks will be 4 mins in duration with declining rest.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pulling work and tempo push-ups, followed by a push-pull run workout to get the heart rate up and the sweat beads flowing!
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8 8 6 6 4 4 Pendlay Rows
Rest 2 mins
EMOM x 6 - Min 1 - 10 Gorilla rows / Min 2 - 3-5 tempo push-ups @30X1
Conditioning:
For Time:
Olivara
21 pull-ups
21 KHSPU
Park run
15 pull-ups
15 KHSPU
Pool run
9 pull-ups
9 kHSPU
Tuesday:
We have some midline work, including GHD hip extensions, GHD sit-ups, and tuck hangs, followed by a longer workout that incorporates rowing and focuses on single-leg and core exercises.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 16
M1 - 5-10 GHD sit-ups
M2 - 4/4 dual DB front rack step-ups
M3 - 5-10 GHD hip extension (weighted)
M4 - 20-30 sec Tuck/ L. Hang
Conditioning:
AMRAP 25
1500/1250m Row
20 DB Box Step overs
30 V UPS
Wednesday:
We have some heavy DB strict presses with high-rep RDLS, followed by a sandbag and erg interval workout.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3/3 SA seated DB strict press
Every 2:30 mins x 4 - 15 DB RDL @ 30x1
Conditioning:
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Ski
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Bike
Rest 2 mins
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Bike
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Ski
rest 2 mins
x2
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will be back squatting with some AMRAP sets, followed by a simple rope climb and KB swing couplet.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3 3 3 3 3 back squat
rest 2 mins
+
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 85%
rest 2 mins
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
10 Russian KB swings
1 RC
20 Russian KB swings
1 RC
30 Russian KB swings
1 RC
Every new round increase the Rope Climbs by 1 Rep
Friday:
On Friday, we have a big team workout that's going to be epic! Rally your squad and get booked in!
Conditioning:
In teams of 4:
20KM C2 Bike
80 Wall Walks
Every 4mins, the whole team performs:
1 round of Cindy
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday -Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 4x.
Tuesday
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 1km repeats this week off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast. This week the tempo blocks will be 4 mins in duration with declining rest.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pulling work and tempo push-ups, followed by a push-pull run workout to get the heart rate up and the sweat beads flowing!
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8 8 6 6 4 4 Pendlay Rows
Rest 2 mins
EMOM x 6 - Min 1 - 10 Gorilla rows / Min 2 - 3-5 tempo push-ups @30X1
Conditioning:
For Time:
Olivara
21 pull-ups
21 KHSPU
Park run
15 pull-ups
15 KHSPU
Pool run
9 pull-ups
9 kHSPU
Tuesday:
We have some midline work, including GHD hip extensions, GHD sit-ups, and tuck hangs, followed by a longer workout that incorporates rowing and focuses on single-leg and core exercises.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 16
M1 - 5-10 GHD sit-ups
M2 - 4/4 dual DB front rack step-ups
M3 - 5-10 GHD hip extension (weighted)
M4 - 20-30 sec Tuck/ L. Hang
Conditioning:
AMRAP 25
1500/1250m Row
20 DB Box Step overs
30 V UPS
Wednesday:
We have some heavy DB strict presses with high-rep RDLS, followed by a sandbag and erg interval workout.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3/3 SA seated DB strict press
Every 2:30 mins x 4 - 15 DB RDL @ 30x1
Conditioning:
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Ski
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Bike
Rest 2 mins
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Bike
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Ski
rest 2 mins
x2
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will be back squatting with some AMRAP sets, followed by a simple rope climb and KB swing couplet.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3 3 3 3 3 back squat
rest 2 mins
+
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 85%
rest 2 mins
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
10 Russian KB swings
1 RC
20 Russian KB swings
1 RC
30 Russian KB swings
1 RC
Every new round increase the Rope Climbs by 1 Rep
Friday:
On Friday, we have a big team workout that's going to be epic! Rally your squad and get booked in!
Conditioning:
In teams of 4:
20KM C2 Bike
80 Wall Walks
Every 4mins, the whole team performs:
1 round of Cindy
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
ENGINE
Bring the energy and a friend for a high-intensity, super fun partner workout! Expect cardio machines, bodyweight movements, plenty of sweat, and loads of laughs.
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities welcome!
HYROX - NO HYROX CLASS THIS WEEKEND
MOBILITY
Going super low this session, all about the ankle & feet, the role they play for stability. Of course, with whole body flows to finish it off.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press pause bench press doubles and some AMRAP sets, followed by some push and pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we continue our deadlift and Box squat progressions.
WEIGHTLIFTING
In weightlifting this week, we are working on snatch. Drilling the positions and building to a heavy single power snatch. Finishing with some front squats.
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Tempo
This week will be dialling into that Tempo effort (7/10 RPE) for 6 mins blocks. You will take a 3 min recovery after each block and repeat the sequence 4x.
Tuesday
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. This week we will be running 200s and 600s at 3km and 5km pace. We will help you identify the best pace group for your ability at the session.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
Today we have intervals in the morning and evening. We will be running 1km repeats this week off a 2 min rest.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast. This week the tempo blocks will be 4 mins in duration with declining rest.
Monday:
Starting the week with some pulling work and tempo push-ups, followed by a push-pull run workout to get the heart rate up and the sweat beads flowing!
Strength:
Every 90 sec x 6 - 8 8 6 6 4 4 Pendlay Rows
Rest 2 mins
EMOM x 6 - Min 1 - 10 Gorilla rows / Min 2 - 3-5 tempo push-ups @30X1
Conditioning:
For Time:
Olivara
21 pull-ups
21 KHSPU
Park run
15 pull-ups
15 KHSPU
Pool run
9 pull-ups
9 kHSPU
Tuesday:
We have some midline work, including GHD hip extensions, GHD sit-ups, and tuck hangs, followed by a longer workout that incorporates rowing and focuses on single-leg and core exercises.
Strength:
Every 75 sec x 16
M1 - 5-10 GHD sit-ups
M2 - 4/4 dual DB front rack step-ups
M3 - 5-10 GHD hip extension (weighted)
M4 - 20-30 sec Tuck/ L. Hang
Conditioning:
AMRAP 25
1500/1250m Row
20 DB Box Step overs
30 V UPS
Wednesday:
We have some heavy DB strict presses with high-rep RDLS, followed by a sandbag and erg interval workout.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3/3 SA seated DB strict press
Every 2:30 mins x 4 - 15 DB RDL @ 30x1
Conditioning:
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Ski
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Bike
Rest 2 mins
3 min window:
18/15 Cal Bike
12 Alt Sandbag shoulder to shoulder
AMRAP Cal Ski
rest 2 mins
x2
Thursday:
On Thursday, we will be back squatting with some AMRAP sets, followed by a simple rope climb and KB swing couplet.
Strength:
Every 2 mins x 5 - 3 3 3 3 3 back squat
rest 2 mins
+
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 85%
rest 2 mins
1 set - 1 min amrap @ 75%
Conditioning:
12min AMRAP
10 Russian KB swings
1 RC
20 Russian KB swings
1 RC
30 Russian KB swings
1 RC
Every new round increase the Rope Climbs by 1 Rep
Friday:
On Friday, we have a big team workout that's going to be epic! Rally your squad and get booked in!
Conditioning:
In teams of 4:
20KM C2 Bike
80 Wall Walks
Every 4mins, the whole team performs:
1 round of Cindy
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats
ENGINE
Bring the energy and a friend for a high-intensity, super fun partner workout! Expect cardio machines, bodyweight movements, plenty of sweat, and loads of laughs.
GYMNASTICS
Tuesday morning, we’re dialling in on toes-to-bar progressions, followed by capacity work. We’ll then round out the session with core and lat supersets to build strength and control.
Thursday evening, we’re going BIG on bar muscle-ups! Whether you're chasing your first rep or fine-tuning your technique for cleaner, stronger sets, we’ve got you covered with progressions, modifications, and strength drills to help you level up. As always, all abilities welcome!
HYROX - NO HYROX CLASS THIS WEEKEND
MOBILITY
Going super low this session, all about the ankle & feet, the role they play for stability. Of course, with whole body flows to finish it off.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, we start the week with some heavy bench press pause bench press doubles and some AMRAP sets, followed by some push and pull accessory work. On Wednesday, we continue our deadlift and Box squat progressions.
WEIGHTLIFTING
In weightlifting this week, we are working on snatch. Drilling the positions and building to a heavy single power snatch. Finishing with some front squats.
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Thursday - Endurance Strength
A strength class focused on key movements for endurance athletes to help avoid injury, build speed and develop strength.
Time: 06:30 am
Location: This is a paid class session at InnerFight HQ. If you're interested to join, email winning@innerfight.com
Friday -Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner. We start together, run hard then finish together and chat about it over a coffee and breakfast.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Long Ride
Our weekly endurance ride. This ride always begins with 18 - 20km at 30kph before a longer segment with various formats. Expect the main group to ride around 34kph, slower groups will break off and form. Anyone is welcome to join.
Time: 05:59 am
Location: Bottom of the Stick, Al Qudra.
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
For those that don’t know me, I tend to easily get my “knickers in a twist.”
And while it might be pretty obvious to an outsider when these “Jess moments” begin to emerge, they weren’t always so apparent to me. However, with age comes a bit of wisdom, and while I still tend to get easily worked up, I have learned to recognise when it’s happening.
Do I sound crazy? Stick with me.
I have always been an exceptionally competitive and passionate person. This drive has not only fueled my own athletic pursuits, but it has also extended to the clients that I work with.
In fact, on numerous occasions, my drive for a client to do well in their own races has garnered the attention, and amusement, of many. But more on that another time.
The point? I have realised that this unyielding expectation for performance can become a hindrance, sometimes steering me away from the bigger picture.
Here are my two simple yet dependable strategies for untwisting my knickers and remaining in a “relaxed state of Jess” before the “stressed-out Jess” begins to surface.
Number 1: Think “Big Picture.”
After closely monitoring my thoughts, emotions and reactions, I soon realised how often my inner monologue would magnify everyday worries into something much worse. Nine times out of ten, I was not thinking about the bigger picture.
I was in danger of allowing these minute worries to carry over day after day, causing all types of bad twists in my knickers.
When this happens, I zoom out and look at the issue from a broader perspective.
Things will go right, and things will go wrong. While both the good and the bad have a vital role to play, I ultimately decide where my energy goes.
Number 2: Speak. Honestly.
I have found it historically tricky to rationally express my thoughts and feelings. This has changed while at InnerFight, which is no surprise since honesty is one of our brand’s values. The team know when I’m bullshitting instead of being sincere, and the former is not tolerated. I’ve learnt that it’s more than ok to be upfront about what’s happening in my life; the good, the bad, the great and the downright ugly.
The bottom line?
Being honest with others has allowed me to be more honest with myself, and that’s definitely reduced the twistage of my knickers.
Every day is a school day. I won’t always get it right, but I have found big-picture thinking and doubling down on honesty incredibly helpful.
Next time you see me, ask me if my knickers are in a twist. Just be prepared for me to ask you the same
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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