How circus helps me to fulfill my New Year's resolutions
Every year on January 1st many of us set resolutions. We want to start running, eat healthier, devote more time to ourselves or our family. At the same time, we know that sticking to these goals isn't always easy. As a New Circus instructor, I've noticed that the skills we learn in classes have an amazing ability to help us keep any resolutions we make. If you've ever trained in circus disciplines, you've probably realized this yourself.
1. Set goals and divide them into small steps
In the circus, it is important to understand that big goals are achieved in small steps. For example, if I want to master a handstand, I don't start right away with a straight handstand. I first focus on strengthening the core, then I try gradually shifting my weight to my hands until the moment comes when I say to myself: "Oh, I'm standing!" I've learned that breaking the goal down into smaller, achievable steps makes the whole process much more manageable. This is also true with New Year's resolutions. For example, if I tell myself I'm going to exercise regularly, it's much easier to start with 10 minutes a day than to immediately expect an hour-long workout.
2. Perseverance: hard work bears sweet fruit
Most great tricks in the circus don't work on the first try. I remember my first attempt to keep three balls in the air at once. It was more of a battle with gravity than a juggling act. But each single fall was a step closer to success. This process of gradual improvement through repetition and small corrections is closely related to preconceptions. If something doesn't work out right away, it doesn't mean you should stop. The circus taught me that failure is just a tool to show us what we need to improve. And believe me, the feeling when something finally succeeds is irreplaceable.
3. Teamwork: we are better together
In the circus, you rarely work alone. Most of our strongest moments come from working together - whether it's a couple doing partner acrobatics or a group building a human pyramid. Teamwork teaches us to take responsibility for our part of the task because my efforts affect the whole team. This principle is also great for New Year's resolutions. For example, if you make a commitment with your friends to go for a run together or cook healthy meals, you help each other stay motivated and persevere.
4. Acceptance of diversity: we are all different, and that's good
One of my favourite things about the circus is that there is something for everyone. Some are fantastic acrobats, others have a talent for juggling or clowning. We all have different backgrounds and abilities, and that's exactly what makes circus so diverse and inspiring. This has taught me to accept my own limitations and appreciate my uniqueness as well. As we make New Year's resolutions, there is a lesson to be learned: instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your own progress and appreciate for yourself the journey you've already taken.
Get ready for the new trimester!
In the new circus courses, you will find a space where you can not only learn these skills, but also transfer them to everyday life. Whether your resolution is something big or small, we believe circus will help you achieve it - one step at a time, with the support of those around you and the joy of each progression. Join us and start the year with the energy you deserve!
