I told myself a couple years ago I wouldn’t post in my feed about the gym again, but I think this is important. Musicians like to glorify the grind without glorifying self care - I’ve definitely gotten sadistic satisfaction from neglecting my health to get the job done. So this past year and currently, even when I get so busy that I don’t think I have time to go to the gym, I make myself go. Cliche right? Well my last year of undergrad I had to cram learning my senior recital into a the span of a month and half and I told myself I didn’t have time to workout or take care of myself, and my mental and physical health tanked. I’m currently in a similar situation but I’m choosing to take the time to workout, to spend time to eat well, etc. I’m currently the strongest and fittest I’ve ever been while also practicing the most I ever have. It’s like taking care of yourself works. I’ve always kind of rolled my eyes at these posts but I wish I’d listened to them earlier. Work hard, do the grind, but find that way to take care of yourself. That’s all.
