What Surfing Taught Me About Life

Cool mom!

There were some real lessons I learned out on the water that apply just as well to life on land.

1. Don't overthink it.

Getting your body up on the board while keeping your balance takes a few steps: hold the sides, rise to your knees, then plant your feet perpendicular to the board. I tried to follow every step perfectly without any muscle memory to guide me, and I kept messing it up — until one of my daughter's friends said, "Don't overthink it." A few more tries on dry land, and it clicked.

2. Keep your eyes on the horizon.

To me, that's the same as asking who you want to become in the future. It's a tough question, but it turned out to be the key to surfing — and to keeping my body level in the water. Who do I want to be in five years? In 5 years, we will be a full empty nester. I need to invest in my future self today so I can enjoy that horizon even more when I get there.

3. Trying something new is its own reward.

It felt good to step outside my comfort zone. I'm a little sore, but a little more in shape too — and that's not a bad trade!

Next new thing ... hip hop classes this summer!!

What new thing are you trying?

Tiffany Kent

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