Trying New Things = Learning = Fun

A couple of weeks ago, I signed up for Versant’s Biggest Loser contest. The format is simple, the associate with the greatest percentage weight loss by the end of April is the winner, and the top three “Losers” win a cash prize. I’m a mother of two young boys, 2 years and 6 months old, and I have some extra weight after the pregnancies that I’d like to lose.

This week, my husband and I joined a gym. It was my husband’s idea, and the timing came together nicely with the weight loss contest. Historically, I’m not a gym kind of person. But I’m determined to give this a try. And getting started at the gym, I’m learning a lot, including that one bottle of water is not enough for a 60-minute Zumba class.

The gym is a lot of fun. The newness is extremely exciting and motivating. I can’t wait to do more and discover more. It’s pretty easy to get grounded into a steady routine in any area of life. And while routines can be very productive, I’m re-discovering the joy of trying something completely different. 

When applying this to work life, I’m wondering how we can step outside our comfort zones and try something new? How can we balance the efficiency of routine with discovery and exploration? I’m not sure of the answers, but I think that seeking out a few completely new experiences should be in everyone’s yearly work plans.

As for the weight loss challenge, I’ll let you know how it goes.

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