We all have our weaknesses.

When it comes to me, I have a problem with being late.  I don’t like to admit it – because it’s hard to point out your own flaws.  And I must say… this is an annoying, frustrating flaw!  But I want to be honest and transparent for you.  Flaunting my strengths isn’t always the right thing to do.  The weaknesses are part of me, too.  And unfortunately, time management is one of the biggest weaknesses in my world.

In the realm of movement, my weaknesses lie in my speed, power and reaction time.  Or really, my lack thereof.

Slow & steady ain't always the name of the game!

I was never a great vaulter or tumbler in gymnastics (my coach used to threaten to give me Geritol to alleviate my eternal slowness – how embarassing).  I am not a fantastic sprinter.  And although I tried my hardest in a short-lived Muay Thai Kickboxing stint, I was absolutely awful at blocking punches (yes, that means I got to enjoy a handful of punches to the face!  Argh!).

But… In order to be as fit, healthy, unbreakable and BADASS as possible, it is a MUST that I attack these weaknesses on a regular basis (or at least after I deliver this baby!).

Sure, I’d much rather demonstrate my lower body strength, my agility, my flexibility, or my unwaveringly consistent work capacity over tough challenges.  It’s fun to spend time on your strengths.  But I will never be successful in fitness and movement if I don’t spend time on the weak links in the chain.

Similarly, I will never be an uber successful businesswoman if I don’t keep focusing on improving my challenge with time management (and believe me… it’s about to get MORE challenging after the little one arrives!).

So, I guess my message to you today is…

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