🙌🏼 A Summer To Celebrate 🙌🏿
By: Arnica Lande
Pride month is coming to a close, Juneteenth was just declared a federal holiday, and the 4th of July – America's favorite celebration – is on the horizon. All of these honor one main idea: freedom of a people. And while we may designate a specific time period during the year for these celebrations to take place, this summer should be a celebration for everyone. 2020 may be forever known as the summer of lockdown, but 2021 has already been coined the summer of “vaxed and waxed,” or the summer of travel and socialization. People are ready to visit family members, escape their cities, and party like it’s pre-pandemic. So, while in class on the FierceFormer or lounging on your vacay, celebrate your freedom all summer long by recognizing the challenges you’ve overcome this past year and the strength you have gained along the way.
With entire cities opening up again, there’s a collective sense of freedom that many have missed while in lockdown, so the summer celebrations are guaranteed to be even bigger. Find ways to celebrate yourself each day though, and you’ll be sure to get the most out of the upcoming season:
While in class at Fierce. The FierceFormer is an incredible tool to use to understand and celebrate your gains, both physically and mentally. A lot of times, we feel the pain in the moment, and it takes another level of self-awareness to recognize that what we’re doing now, we may not have been able to do a year ago. Whether it be holding a Carriage High Plank, or being in a physical studio to work out around other humans, we’ve come far as a community this past year and learned that even having the freedom to work out should not be taken for granted.
Sign up for the “Free To Be Fierce Challenge”, starting July 1st. Take 35 classes in 9 weeks to hold yourself accountable between exciting summer travels and fun parties. It’s a perfect way to stay consistent with your growth from the past year while also celebrating your accomplishments!
Always celebrate the little wins. When you congratulate yourself for trying something new, for the big goals achieved, and for overcoming the hurdles, life will be more enjoyable. You made your morning workouts all week long? You increased your water intake for summer? You made it from a variation back into full range for the first time ever without stopping? CELEBRATE ALL OF IT! Life is made for celebrations, and often times we are far too hard on ourselves and don’t take the necessary time to give gratitude and take ownership over our own growth. Through celebrating your wins, you’ll find freedom to grow in all areas of life.
Whether it be within the walls of Fierce or on your first plane ride since 2019, find moments each day to celebrate “you”. Acknowledge the strength gained from the challenges of the past year, the continued grows in your life, and be grateful for the freedom that Summer 2021 has to offer.