This week I despatched my daughter into her swimming lesson with tears in her eyes… Let me clarify… she had simply moved up a category. She wasn’t prepared to depart her outdated class. She did not really feel able to…

This week I despatched my daughter into her swimming lesson with tears in her eyes…

Let me clarify… she had simply moved up a category.

She wasn’t prepared to depart her outdated class.

She did not really feel prepared to start out her new one.

She did not wish to really feel like she did not know anybody.

Added to that… she did not need this new class to see her tears.

What did I do? Whilst there was each temptation to offer her a cuddle, inform her it was okay and we might simply go house like she requested.

I did not.

I gave her a cuddle, I advised her it was okay.

And I let her know that transferring earlier than you are feeling prepared is likely one of the most unimaginable superpowers you possibly can construct in life. This was a possibility to start out constructing that superpower.

And on the opposite facet of that call, I allowed her to think about how happy with herself she would really feel.

I held her hand as we walked over (and put her goggles on so nobody might see the tears she had let loose) and the trainer took her underneath her wing.

Later that night we have been colouring collectively and we at all times do “highs and lows” of the day. She mentioned to me that her excessive was going into her swimming lesson.

It was a superb day.

Anytime we select development over consolation, we increase our consolation zone – and it makes life so much simpler in the long run.

A loving reminder for anybody who would not really feel prepared – that’s not an indication to cease. It is a sign you will have the chance to go (and develop).

Cheering you on each step of your journey 🩷