Dance program next to work – Considerations

Dear coaches,

next year I want to participate in a 4 months dance program, which involves 18h-25h of dance weekly.
I have a job of 27hours, partly physical work (teaching classes).
I realize this will be quite a lot especially as I want to also maintain some of my handbalance training (4-6h/week).

I have hesitated to even look at those hours until now, because part of me feels like this is complete delulu and i can not keep that up, but will go into overtraining or burnout right away. Additionally I will start weekly anayltical psychotherapy just one months prior and i know this can also take some energy.

There is two sides of the coin here: I can see how dancing and therapy can benefit from each other, i have a flexible job with partly home office (if not i couldnt even think about doing this) and this is something i really want to do – but also: just the number of hours commited to things I will have to do on the regular basis seems quite intense. I don’t know where to continue coaching myself here – it has so many layers. I want to make a decision and get my mindset on board – and then support myself through what i have decided by setting up my environment.

Thank you coaches!

 

 

Answer:

Before we jump into your question, write down 10 things you are proud of yourself for. It can be absolutely anything. Allow yourself to feel the energy shift.

Now, notice how your brain is struggling with a lot of unknowns. This is what it is designed to do. Write down all the things you are worried about. Don’t edit or judge.

For each of these obstacles, think of a solution. It could be practical, or it could be a value you possess, or it could be tools you can use, anything really. You may also find that once you can see all these obstacles on paper, some will just melt away.

You are right where you need to be. You get to create the life you want. You also get to adjust. Don’t listen to your brain when it tells you that you’ll be locked in. Watch for all or nothing thinking. See what you find and bring back any questions or models.