jakejacob01Perfectly swoll gym day with @carson_tueller 💪🏻
Lifting with someone I admire and trust is a perfect analogy for how I value the people in my life. They provide support, strength, alternative perspectives. From seeing me at my worst to my peak performance, and everywhere in between. It’s a unique relationship with specific vulnerabilities. Together using trial and error we overcome personal paradigms and figure out maximal results.
Over the past few months I’ve had some significant realizations. I enjoy my own personal time to relax, to unwind, to decompress. I’ve also learned I not only thrive off of, but require, interpersonal deep connections for my own personal happiness and growth. I use to fight it so hard. I should be content being alone, but no, if I want to be my best self I should set myself up for success and be realistic about what works best for me. Sometimes I need that hypothetical gym partner.
I thrive off of feeling understood, and showing others that same level of connection and trust. That’s not to say that I require another person to be happy, but I need to be honest with myself that I grow the most when I’m able to communicate and talk to somebody else who not only understands what I’m saying but also collaborates with me, is edified with me, connects on a deeper level with me, actively wants to grow with me.
The most effective way for me to think through issues and problems is to verbally bounce those ideas off of somebody else. I cannot say how invaluable it is for me to have someone else who I trust, respect, and admire who authentically and legitimately wants to know what’s going on in my brain. They want to know how and why I think that way, they ask follow-up questions, they sincerely listen, they offer thoughtful guidance and suggestions.
I’m my best self when I’m surround by people who raise me up. That’s a two edged sword, first I have be vulnerable and allow another person “in.” What if they don’t like what they see? What if they leave? But that’s the beauty of life, risk taking. I can’t be better if I don’t pull myself out of my own comfort zone.
#progress #selfcare #loveyourself #instagay #gymbros #triceps