November 2017 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | wellbeing 46 Hello, how have you been? I hope you are smiling now? Have you recently felt that there is something you liked the sound of so much and, when you noticed someone mentioning it on a social media platform, you became enthralled and curious? You’re viewing the pictures and think to yourself: "She did that; it's amazing. I wish I could." Or: "Wow he could achieve that. He looks like an ordinary guy. I think I have more muscles/brains/experience, but I doubt I could do it." How many times have you thought of something that fascinates you, only to immediately convince yourself it would be too hard, that you could not possibly do it, that you don't have the time or that you will fail? Fear! Forcing you every time to go back into your comfort zone and continue with what you’ve always done. At least you will feel secure even if it’s not what you really want. But that's one thing you do know everything about – creating reasons for not doing what you want! When we learn how to deal with our fears the result can be surprising. We feel more safe and comfortable feeling them and knowing how to deal with them, taking that one challenge to make the change towards reaching what we really want. A close friend constantly mentions this phrase: "Decide then do!" Do you see this as a positive action from the start? Have you ever made the decision that "Yes I can"? Has there been an occasion when you defied the odds? Would you like to know that you can achieve anything you want and know you are the best self you want to be? Four years ago, the sport of triathlon suddenly became popular in Bahrain, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who participated in the events of Bahrain Road Runners and went on to establish and promote the sport within the Kingdom. Coincidentally, I had also tried a standard- distance triathlon, merely because I found it to be a great cross-training exercise, having just completed a marathon and other endurance races. I loved the challenge of training in three sports (swimming, cycling and running) and continued training throughout the summer whilst at home in St Petersburg, Anastasia Ageeva, certified life coach, real estate consultant, model and triathlete shares the power of coaching and its empowering effect on wellbeing. Decide then Do
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