I’ve taught group fitness classes for many years, and there’s always a throng of people who show up in early January, eager to kick start their New Year’s resolution to get “in shape”. Fellow fitness instructors and regular group fitness class attendees reading this know exactly what I’m talking about.
And you know what? Nearly half of those people are gone by the first week of February. I don’t say this to get you down, I’m a big fan of challenging yourself in order to accomplish your goals (that’s why I proudly refer to myself as Coach Sara).
But there are three problems I almost always see.
- People set unreasonable goals. If you don’t regularly workout and you think you’re going to suddenly start going to the gym 6 days a week, life is probably going to get in the way.
- People push too hard during their first workout, injure themselves, and then don’t return after they’re healed. My boot camp classes were designed to give the most fit regular attendees a challenge, but I always offered options and gently reminded, “listen to your body”. However, there were inevitably new people who tried to keep up and do what they could do back in high school. Sorry folx, but that’s not your body anymore. And 24 to 48 hours later, when you’re barely able to descend the stairs and need to use the accessible bathroom stall, you’re going to regret it.
- They didn’t have a community of support behind them. They didn’t befriend others in the class or introduce themselves to me before or after the class. There wasn’t anyone who was going to ask, “where were you?” if they missed a week.
I always keep these past experiences with physical workouts in mind with the LinkedIn Sprints I lead.
So I invite you, reader, to join me January 10-17, 2025 for a workout for your mind. I’m recruiting you to be part of a team of fellow job seekers participating in a challenging (but doable) sprint filled with support and accountability. As a community, we’ll be posting and engaging with each other’s posts daily (no more screaming into the LinkedIn void hoping someone will hear).
Plus, once you participate you can officially refer to yourself as a sprinter so that’s an extra bonus.
Sign up today for only $15 and make strides towards your resolution before 2025 even begins. I also have scholarships for participants who are currently unemployed.
And if you want even more bang for your buck (because who doesn’t like a BOGO offer), when you sign up for my workshop Using LinkedIn to be a Powerhouse Networker, you’re automatically registered for the LinkedIn Sprint for free!
Curious to know a little bit more about these sprints? Many participants have used the hashtag #RenaissanceWomansSprint, so search for that on LinkedIn.
See you at the starting line!
