Shake Things Up in 2025, With Our Movers & Shakers
By: Cristin Van Horn
I was just having a conversation with a friend of mine who is hesitant to start dating again after a pretty bad breakup. Her and her partner were together for 7 years, and, while it has been almost 2 years since that relationship ended, she still doesn’t feel like the potential reward of putting herself out there is outweighed by the potential risk. To some degree, we can all relate. My advice to her was simple; “Doing the same thing is only ever going to give you the same result. Try your hand, maybe even a little connection might spark something in you to take more risks…it will remind you how fun it is to connect with someone.”
Reflecting on that conversation, it dawned on me how this mindset can be metaphorically extended to almost all facets of our lives. January is particularly symbolic; it's not just another month but a beacon of new beginnings and rejuvenated ambitions. This presents an opportunity to fundamentally shake things up in our lives. The truth that 'doing the same thing over and over again will only yield the same results' applies universally, not just in relationships, but in our professional lives, personal development, habits, and routines.
Shaking things up, embracing change and pursuing growth is not without its challenges. There will be setbacks and failures along the way. However, it’s crucial to celebrate the successes, no matter how small they may seem, and to learn from the failures. Each step forward, even if it follows two steps back, is progress. Understanding that personal growth and change is a continuous journey, not a destination, can be one of the most challenging aspects of change. In a world where we expect instant results and gratification, our journeys can so often feel stagnant, even if progress is in fact being made. Each day offers a new opportunity to learn something new, to take a small step out of your comfort zone, or to refine your goals and aspirations.
This January, we encourage you to join us in embracing change and leaning on who, here at Jane, we refer to as our "movers and shakers" - those incredibly motivated and resourceful individuals in our studio who help us grow and strive for more… our amazing trainers!
They inspire us to stretch beyond the familiar, crossing into the realm of what we once thought was impossible or unattainable. These individuals stand out for their optimism, resilience, strength and FUN spirit. They are the ones who help us see every challenge in the studio, as an opportunity to learn and grow stronger and more confident.
And as you all know, it’s not only what we do in the studio that matters, but how the strength and confidence we build carries over into all other aspects of our lives, that truly holds weight. We hear stories all the time about how, through the act of gaining physical strength in our classes and with the support of our community, our Janes are empowered to accomplish incredible things in their lives, like in professional and personal arenas.
The Jane DO trainers directly affect this phenomenon. The guidance from our team can accelerate your growth with more than just TRAMP classes, it can help teach you resilience, adaptability, and the importance of risk-taking. These women are helping you practice pushing past your boundaries in ways that can allow you to truly discover what you’re capable of achieving, and that’s worth celebrating.
Let's harness this collective courage, creativity, and strength to grow even stronger, reminding ourselves in the process just how fun and fulfilling it is to connect with others and chase our dreams.
Together, there’s no telling what we can accomplish. So, let's take that advice to heart and step into the new year with a willingness to take risks, try something new, and lean heavily on each other. After all, doing the same thing is only ever going to give us the same result. Let this year be different, let it be the year we all DO even more.