WHY I PLAY TENNIS?
For those of you who don’t really know me, let me introduce my number one pastime in life!
Tennis!
I picked it up as an adult - around 7 years ago when I was in my early 40’s. Yes I am 47 now …..lol.
I watched Wimbledon with my brother as a child …I was obsessed. And I always wanted to wear those adorable skirts. In Claremont, we live next to the most beautiful club in So Cal that houses over 28 courts (The Claremont Club)….
When I first moved here with JP (hubby) I was approx 24 yrs old! I would drive by the club and dream of the day that I could linger and lounge and luxuriate in a tennis skirt and live that tennis lady lifestyle ….
Well guess what! I made that daydream into a reality.
I started with some lessons… and made some beginner level friends, who have become my dear friends as we continue to progress and share our lives together.
The point it - I never gave up on my tennis lady dream, even when my businesses and careers got in the way. I stuck to it, and actually have made it a priority to my mental health. My life must work around my tennis schedule! And here’s why!!
10 Reasons Why I LOVE tennis!
It challenges the hell out of me!
I can always get better - there is NO LIMIT to how much I can improve - no glass ceilings. I am my only obstacle.
It is the perfect playground for me to practice my mindset skills, life coaching skills, all skills - it all happens on the court!
I love competition and through tennis - I have found my healthy outlet (vs competing with others around me or on social media!)
It allows me to “get in the zone!” And that is priceless …..it’s when I think only of what is in front of me….watching the ball ….concentrating only on one thing. The Zone is when time stands still and magic happens - for me this is on the court
The community of women that I have access to … my teammates have become such close friends. I wouldn’t have met these women if we weren’t playing tennis together.
Our USTA competitive league matches ~ I love travelling to different clubs…meeting different women and seeing different courts across So Cal….for that alone it’s a great way to get out and play!
The outfits! OMG I love the tennis skirts …despite the cellulite, sagging leg skin and varicose veins - I will always wear a tennis skirt! I am excited to be a 95 year old great grandma rocking her skirt with her skin down to her ankles! That is success to me!
The endorphins, the workout, the calories! Lest I not forget the actual physical aspect to the sport ….
I get to be a child again! Laughing, running, trying new things, failing, getting angry, crying, frustrated, laughing some more, learning, and playing! What fun it is to PLAY!
All this to say, get out and find a sport or hobby that will challenge, motivate, and bring you joy! We are meant to really enjoy our time on Earth. Have fun my friends!