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Having thought about what I could share I decided that perhaps some of my infant massage tips would be the best bet. There was a time, which feels like many moons ago now, I set about to become an Infant Massage Instructor. Which essentially is just someone who showed new parents how they could massage and subsequently connect with their new little bundle of joy.
It was an opportunity that needed someone who was comfortable around strangers. I wasn't really. I'm still not. What gets me most is just how uncomfortable I get. Or sometimes even just think I may get. Because when it is compared to some of the things I have done, it just doesn't seem to match.
Somewhere along the way, something known as life seems to changed the once rambunctious, full of confidence, give anything a go girl, into what appears at times to be a mere shell of what was once. Now the mere thought of having to leave the house and interact with more than two people at once takes days of preparation. Both logistical and mental.
But I digress, the topic I was going to educate you on, was not my ridiculous internal thoughts that quite possibly prevent me from living life to the fullest. More than likely you have plenty of your own to worry about anyway.
Mind you I decided that infant massage wasn't what I was going share my knowledge on either. Even though it was a while ago I have written about how infant massage can help dads bond with their newborn previously. In fact it was not that long after writing that article I realised that I would never really make it as an Infant Massage Instructor.
Don't get me wrong I am still to this day passionate about the benefits of massage, not just for infants as well, it's just the whole getting out there and selling myself to the world at large. It is not really one of my strongest points.
And as awesome as it might have been having strangers give me money so I could share my awesomeness (knowledge in infant massage techniques) with them I just didn't feel comfortable about it all. Read as I was too scared to really try for fear of failing but that is a post for another day as well
Now where was I in regards to knowing something to share...
I know that I am really enjoying the challenges for the #BlogEveryDayInMay challenge over at Stories Of My Life
I know that I was amazed to see 668 linkers on the first day. That just blows my little mind away. I guess this is one linky party where I won't be getting around to every blog that joins in.
I know that when I realised if I thought about it the right way I would be able to give this post a double whamy with the linky love and join in with Things I Know with the ever lovely Miss Cinders
I know that it is one of my favourite linky's as we all know stuff.
I know that I have actually shared so many things that I know through that linky you should just go and check them out for yourself here
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Educate us on something you know alot about or are good at. Take any approach you'd like (serious and educational or funny and sarcastic)As I mentioned yesterday I have two half degrees that apparently will never equate to one full degree. Which in some ways makes me wonder if I know a lot about anything or perhaps just a little on a lot.
Having thought about what I could share I decided that perhaps some of my infant massage tips would be the best bet. There was a time, which feels like many moons ago now, I set about to become an Infant Massage Instructor. Which essentially is just someone who showed new parents how they could massage and subsequently connect with their new little bundle of joy.
It was an opportunity that needed someone who was comfortable around strangers. I wasn't really. I'm still not. What gets me most is just how uncomfortable I get. Or sometimes even just think I may get. Because when it is compared to some of the things I have done, it just doesn't seem to match.
Somewhere along the way, something known as life seems to changed the once rambunctious, full of confidence, give anything a go girl, into what appears at times to be a mere shell of what was once. Now the mere thought of having to leave the house and interact with more than two people at once takes days of preparation. Both logistical and mental.
But I digress, the topic I was going to educate you on, was not my ridiculous internal thoughts that quite possibly prevent me from living life to the fullest. More than likely you have plenty of your own to worry about anyway.
Mind you I decided that infant massage wasn't what I was going share my knowledge on either. Even though it was a while ago I have written about how infant massage can help dads bond with their newborn previously. In fact it was not that long after writing that article I realised that I would never really make it as an Infant Massage Instructor.
Don't get me wrong I am still to this day passionate about the benefits of massage, not just for infants as well, it's just the whole getting out there and selling myself to the world at large. It is not really one of my strongest points.
And as awesome as it might have been having strangers give me money so I could share my awesomeness (knowledge in infant massage techniques) with them I just didn't feel comfortable about it all. Read as I was too scared to really try for fear of failing but that is a post for another day as well
Now where was I in regards to knowing something to share...
I know that I am really enjoying the challenges for the #BlogEveryDayInMay challenge over at Stories Of My Life
I know that I was amazed to see 668 linkers on the first day. That just blows my little mind away. I guess this is one linky party where I won't be getting around to every blog that joins in.
I know that when I realised if I thought about it the right way I would be able to give this post a double whamy with the linky love and join in with Things I Know with the ever lovely Miss Cinders
I know that it is one of my favourite linky's as we all know stuff.
I know that I have actually shared so many things that I know through that linky you should just go and check them out for yourself here
Well, I sure know that you write amazingly well.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing. Last night I wanted to visit the blogs and was like DAGUM. I just randomly clicked about 20 and was like that will have to do.
Yes that was what I did as well. Though I do like the way the links you have already clicked through to are a different colour so it will be easy to check in over the month and read someone new. Glad I was in your random clicks. Thanks for stopping by
DeleteThis totally resonates for me. I often feel unqualified to share my knowledge about anything and I worry about what people will say when I do. I hope you're finding confidence to offer your voice because I think it's an important one. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to visit your blog for the first time!
Oh thanks Elizabeth what a beautiful think to say. I seem to have more confidence with the written word rather than actual one on one interaction
Deletei am liking all the "I know"s :)
ReplyDeleteNina Things I Know is a great meme to join in on!
DeleteI know that you don't realise how amazing and approachable you are! Your kind heart makes talking to you so easy, and I think infant massage is a great thing for you to do! As you know babies pick up on body language and the 'vibe' of a person. You would seriously rock as a baby massage therapist!
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#ThingsIKnow
Oh you are too kind lovely Miss C, it all feels like such a life time ago now
DeleteWOW! You are a good writer.
ReplyDeleteI know I need a massage and must get and book my Savoy Baths voucher for mine!
Oh thanks lovely, I hope you enjoy your massage
DeleteI am exactly the same as you although I have forced myself to push through that point. I get nervous when my phone rings and it's a number I don't know in case it is someone looking for a treatment - and yet that is one way the my business will grow and show me how successful I am.
ReplyDeleteI got another new client this week and it makes me happy as most of my clients are referals which means that I have made someone else happy - so happy that they will share my details.
Give it a go - you may be very suprised at how well you will cope.
Have the best day R !
Me
It's hard when you were so outgoing when you were younger, to be a different person as an adult and wonder why. I'm a little the same, and in my quest to know more I've learnt a lot about myself and people and life - it's been good :)
ReplyDeleteI know that this is my first time joining in Things I Know - nice to have found you!
ReplyDeleteI know I love the things you know. I love infant massage and start them off in the womb!! I have decided this time around to indulge in a pregnancy massage for the last trimester now I just need to find someone in my area to do it!! I had my first massage in Fiji last year and loved it!! It really is too much of a luxary to be a permenant life inclusion!!
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