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“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting g

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No dancer is perfect, but perfection is something we strive for every day in the studio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, how can we learn to accept our dancing selves as they are, instead of obsessing over perfection and fuelling self-doubt?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why not try setting some goals that are based on effort, not achievement? 💁🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, instead of saying: my aim is to nail a triple pirouette.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Try saying: I want to work on my pirouettes three times this week.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Setting goals based on effort instead of achievement allows us to still accomplish things no matter where we are on our dance journey. Plus, accomplishing goals gives us a confidence boost that can improve self esteem and fuelling your desire to aim for bigger successes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Perfection isn’t possible, the best we can aim for is being the best dancer you were made to be, but it’s hard to reach for the stars when we don’t even believe in our ability to grand jete! 🌠🤸🏽‍♂️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My challenge for you this week is to set some effort goals and go out and achieve them! 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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photo via: @ausballet ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ballerina #ballerinasofig #worldwideballet #instaballet #balletlovers #balletworld #dancer #balletdancer #balletfeet #balletbody #balletfit #loveballet #darlingmovement #alittlebeautyeveryday

Raise your hand if you’re a perfectionist…🙋

Raise your hand if you’re a perfectionist…🙋🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️
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So many dancers strive for perfection and set very high standards for themselves, but did you know that this might actually be destroying your confident and fuelling self-doubt?
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The ballet world can be a perfect storm for self-doubt with its rigorous standards and daily competition. But it can also be an incubator for success.
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What’s the key to putting self-doubt to bed and putting yourself on the road to success?
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✨TRUST YOURSELF✨
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It’s easier said than done though, right?
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Swipe across for a few tips on building trust with yourself in and out of the studio!
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Image via the dreamy @bianca.scudamore 💕
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#balletinspiration #balletteacher #balletaudition #dance #barre #balletdancers #balletlife #balletbarre #ballet_soul #balletphotography #coachingbusiness #mindsetcoach #goalsetting

🌟MONDAY MOTIVATION OR MINDSET? 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌟MONDAY MOTIVATION OR MINDSET? 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When dealing with self doubt, it can be difficult to find motivation to keep working towards your goals. One reason for this is the negative self talk that many dancers think is totally normal! It's no wonder you can't find motivation when you've got an all or nothing mindset. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you find yourself thinking that you're the WORST or that you'll NEVER improve, you've probably got the wrong mindset, and it might be killing your motivation!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why not try this?👇🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When you find yourself using phrases like "I'll never improve" pause, and challenge the thought. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💖I've improved in the past, so why shouldn't I improve now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
💖I can improve, but it might be slower than I want it to be.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Changing your mindset can fuel your motivation to keep chasing those goals!💃🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo via the lovely @livbetteridge⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ballerina #ballerinasofig #worldwideballet #instaballet #balletlovers #balletworld #dancer #balletdancer #balletfeet #mondaymotivation #balletbody #balletfit #loveballet #darlingmovement #alittlebeautyeveryday

TACKLING SELF-DOUBT 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, maybe by now you know that self-doubt is an issue for you (if you’re not sure, look back at our last post for ways to identify self-doubt!) and you’re looking for some strategies to fight back against the self-doubt monster. 👾⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of our favourite strategies is to make a list of all the things you love about your dancing. Maybe you have a great line, or you’re a good turner or a very expressive dancer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Put everything you like and have worked hard for on a list where you can see it whenever you need an extra confidence boost! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maybe you can even ask a friend what they think you’re good at and do the same for them – major confidence boosting points all round!🙌🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For more self-doubt fighting strategies, check out our latest blog post on the self-doubt monster! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ballerina #ballerinasofig #worldwideballet #instaballet #balletlovers #balletworld #dancer #balletdancer #balletfeet #balletbody #balletfit #loveballet #darlingmovement #alittlebeautyeveryday

"But, what if I can't do it?" 🤷🏻‍♀️⠀

"But, what if I can't do it?" 🤷🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we’re thinking about self-doubt and how it can creep in when we’re in the studio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Self doubt can become so natural that we think its normal not to believe in ourselves. But it can also be the biggest barrier between us and the goals we want to achieve. It often appears in the way we talk to ourselves in the studio. Have a look at some classic thoughts that signal self-doubt may be a problem below:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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❌Imposter Syndrome: “I shouldn’t even be at this school.” (or company)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Comparison: “My classmates will always be better than me.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
❌Using Extreme language: “I’ll never be good enough to dance that variation.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you find yourselves thinking thoughts like this regularly, it may be time to identify a little self-doubt in yourself and start looking for ways to boost your confidence!🤗💥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo via: @chloe.reveillon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#balletinspiration #balletteacher #balletaudition #dance #barre #balletdancers #balletlife #balletbarre #ballet_soul #balletphotography #coachingbusiness #mindsetcoach #goalsetting

A little Monday Moment of gratitude… 🙏 ⠀⠀

A little Monday Moment of gratitude... 🙏
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'Gratitude' is has been thrown around so much in the last ten years, many of us have lost touch with what it actually means.
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Gratitude is more than knowing what you are thankful for. Gratitude is also an experience, a feeling that arises within you in a given moment.
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When used right, it can be your superpower. And, with that in mind, I want to share a little exercise...
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In this three-step “check-in,” you will connect to this feeling of gratitude. Try to complete these three steps every day for the next two weeks, and then take a few minutes to reflect on your experience below.
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1. Close your eyes and bring to mind a recent positive event, something good that happened to you in the last few days.
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2. Take a moment to think about who or what was needed for this event to occur.
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3. Notice how your body feels in response to this memory; scan through your body from head to toe and observe any new physical sensations.
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After two weeks, reflect on the following:
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➕ How did you go? What did you learn during these last two weeks?
➕ What was difficult about the practice?
➕ What was easy about the practice?
➕ Would you consider continuing to practice gratitude daily? Why/why not?
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As dancers, the work your body does is endless. Let’s give it a little thanks 🙏💛
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Lovely pic of @isabelle.drohn via @ronfungphotos
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#balletinspiration #balletteacher #balletaudition #dance #barre #balletdancers #balletlife #balletbarre #ballet_soul #balletphotography #chooselovely #gratitude #choosekindnessvia #ballerina #worldwideballet #instaballet #balletlovers #balletworld #dancer #balletdancer #balletfeet #balletbody #balletfit #loveballet #coaching #mentoring #careercoach #danceeducation

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