Today is the National Day of Reflection which marks one year since the country was placed in lockdown. This last year has been like nothing we have ever experienced before and has impacted our lives in so many ways. But I'm really proud how we have all dug deep and come through some really challenging times.
My story......I remember teaching my last class at Torkington on Thursday 19 March and saying goodbye to my clients not knowing what the future held. I got home and had a major meltdown thinking my business was going under with not being able to teach face to face classes. I then made the decision to take my business online. I had been thinking of it for years but not got round to doing it and OMG I was so scared, nervous worried etc. Trying to sort out how I was going to do it,
equipment I needed to purchase, finding clients, the list seemed endless, lots of sleepless nights, anxiety, worrying about my boys, paying the bills etc ...........
One year later I still have a business teaching online and managed to squeeze in outdoor classes as well in my garden and feel truly blessed. I have taught around 400 live classes and these have all been recorded and my clients can use them anytime they like. For me personally it has helped with my mental health and I had a reason to get up as if I was going out to work to teach a class. I feel much fitter as I have actually been doing the
classes, normally I am observing my clients.
I don't miss going out in the winter when it is dark/cold and carrying all my gear, setting up a class and locking up a venue at night, although I miss people.
I would like to thank everyone who has joined me online or in the garden during the past year and it is fantastic that some joined me on day 1 and are still with me. They have been amazing and supportive. Although I cannot see them they always send me a comment before and after the class. I feel truly blessed. I know if I didn't have my clients I would have had to find another job which would not have been easy due to the pandemic.
Again thank you so much to everyone who has supported me. Much love and sending you all a big hug.
