"It takes courage to be awkward, goofy, and silly - all of the feelings that we experience when we're brave enough to try something new or risk being innovative. This is so tough for me. My mantra when I'm trying something new and feeling awkward and goofy is "Effort + the courage to show up = enough."" 

I love her mantra and think I'll keep that in mind when I'm trying something new - zumba, kickboxing, yoga, whatever....just always have to remember put in the effort .....show up.....and have fun!

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Love this above!!!  From the website of Brené Brown.

Check out her blog entry  on "cool: the emotional straightjacket".  Very interesting!!