Coach Gabby - Vulnerability

So Here I Go Being Vulnerable

Vulnerability ▪️ the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

I tend to protect myself from vulnerability in the worst ways.  Specifically, in social elements.  If I’m put on the spot and I haven’t planned out the exact situation in my head, I will shut down and most likely get super awkward.  If you’ve been around, even for a hot second, you’ve probably witnessed a spout of my awkwardness.

In many ways, I’ve accepted my awkwardness.  In a lot of other ways, I have shifted my life to avoid putting myself in situations of vulnerability.  I spend a lot of wasted time planning out situations that may never even happen. 

The reason I bring this up.  Recently, I’ve been wanting, many times, to put myself out there.  Be more present.  Share my ups and downs.  Tell my story.  Be a strong female voice.  

I want to be that so bad for people.  Heck, that’s why we do what we do here at the gym.  But man, my mind goes directly to don’t expose me to being judged and ultimately hurt.  

Then, the other day, I had an epiphany.  We ask our members, every day, to be vulnerable.  For many, it’s simply walking in those doors.  For others, it’s a particular movement or workout, asking a coach for a scale option, nutrition, vernacular, etc.

Putting myself in a situation of vulnerability has never led to a bad situation and even if it did, I always learn from it.  When you can accept vulnerability, you have the opportunity to build greater strength, stronger relationships, and improved self-acceptance.  When you are vulnerable and put yourself out there, you are impacting people’s lives, whether you know it or not.  And that, my friends, is why being vulnerable is so important. 

So come with me.  Let’s practice together. 

Embrace vulnerability, don’t avoid it.  We all have a lot to learn when we tear down our own built walls.  And most importantly, you are important!