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Lessons Surfing Can Teach You About Life
Australians are (for the most part) decidedly outdoors-type people – we live for
barbecues in the summertime, playing cricket or frisbee on the lawns, and
enjoying the beach.Beach life is a big part of
living in South Australia and one of the recommended ways to enjoy this is to
enroll for surf lessons Goolwa via Surf and Sun.
If you join surf lessons in Goolwa, you’ll come to realise that surfing is not just a fun
sport, it's a lifestyle choice. It may seem dramatic, but being in the ocean – perhaps for the first time for some people – can be
inspiring and invigorating.Surfing can reinforce lessons
about life you won't learn anywhere else. Here are 6
Valuable Lessons Surfing Can Teach You About Life:
Australians love to surf. On your typical sunny weekend day when the waves are decent, you may
find Goolwa beach overwhelming to see the water
is dotted with lots of keen surfers, each trying to claim
their spot in the water.For some amateurs, the
presence of other surfers who already ‘get it’ can be
intimidating and put them off so that they won't even go out. It
can certainly make you feel insecure about your own
abilities.
Don’t be intimidated to succeed
But, as you spend time in the water during your surf lesson, you’ll realize that only a small handful are actually going for the waves. The rest are just
waiting or hanging out. Essentially, you could be wasting your time being intimidated by "competition" that doesn't even
exist.
Do you feel a burning desire to kick start a project at work? To create a new method of doing something in a better way? To build a business? Do you doubt
your faith in your abilities because you deem people are so much better at it than you? Do you fret that the marketplace is too saturated with great ideas
already?
As with surfing, there are enough waves for everyone who
really wants them. Don’t be intimidated to succeed. There are not as many people at the top as you think. If you believe
in yourself and persevere, there’s room for you too!
Improvement comes with time
Spending time in the water is one of the
ways to improve your surfing skills
. These small pockets of time spent in the ocean can help you learn how to paddle, discover
the science of waves, teach you where to position yourself on
your board etc.
Eventually, you won’t notice anything different and will start
catching waves instinctively. Like learning any new skill, if you
invest time in surfing including mastering the fundamentals and taking advice then you will see
improvement.
Patience is key
.It can be frustrating and tiring learning to surf especially if you
are sporty by nature and struggle with the early days of
falling off, getting dumped in the water etc.
Learning to surf takes patience, and sometimes amateur surfers
get caught in a mad dash to catch the first wave and conquer it. Adjust your expectations and have fun! Focus on one thing at a time, for example, learning to
paddle correctly and you will find you will enjoy it more.
So be patient. Try not to divert your attention to the other
surfers doing ‘their thing’ and doing it one way, because you
might just succeed quicker going in the other direction.
Attitude is everything
Everyone learns to surf somewhere as a beginner. You can be rest assured that other
beginners joining your surf lesson in Goolwa may have
feelings of anxiety, excitement and nervousness!
No surfer you see out on the waves naturally and instinctively
grabbed a board for the first time, paddled out effortlessly, studied the sets rolling in and
stood up for a flawless first ride.
Whether you are a pro or a beginner, a great attitude can
still align with talent, or lack of.So whatever you're aiming to
achieve, approach it like a pro. Be reliable. Do your best. Help
others who aren’t as knowledgeable as you. Be
humble and accept help from people who know more.
Arrogance is for amateurs; attitude is everything.
Don’t confuse collaboration with competition
Sometimes you’ll meet a surfer who’s territorial or arrogant, but more often than not you’ll find that the surfing community is
supportive.Joining a surf lesson in Goolwa or other South Australian locations with Surf and Sun is a perfect
opportunity to meet new friends, gain advice, learn a new sport
and share tips.
For those of us who love surfing, we back each other. We cheer each other for good rides. We share waves. We want each
other to succeed and get better.Don’t confuse collaboration with competition; too many people waste their time and energy
thinking that other surfers are competing with them when
really they are keen to help you get better.
There's no point stressing over what you can’t control
The ocean is an immense force of nature, and learning to surf throws us into a wild mix of
learning techniques that may not come naturally, dealing with
wave selection and weather patterns and finding our place in
the line-up.We think we have control over many aspects in our life but we don’t and surfing is the same. We can’t control the ocean. We can’t control the weather. We
can’t control how many people will be at the beach in case you worry about wiping out in front
of strangers
You can learn to surf at a younger age
or even when you're older. If you’re open to trying new things
then the rewards are great.When you realise that there’s no point in stressing over what you can’t control, you can relax. You can try your best and let things
turn out how they'll turn out. You can find moments of joy in
learning to surf!
For more detailsVisit us @
http://www.surfandsun.com.au/Or Call
1800 786 386Us Today !