If you’ve spent any amount of time at Power Life, you’ve hopefully sensed that we’re a very values-driven organization. Everything we do – from how we teach classes, to the community events we host, to how we clean the studios – is guided by our five core values. Those values are (in no particular order other than the not-so-catchy acronym I made up for myself):

• Dependable
• Welcoming
• Energetic
• Connection
• High Standards

Five values. Six simple words. TONS of meaning within the context of our studios and beyond. Over the next few months, I want to dive a little deeper into what each of these words mean to Power Life, to me, and what they could mean for all of us off the mat. Buckle up, and I hope you enjoy the journey!

I’ll kick things off with Dependable.

Living the value at Power Life:

Group fitness is intimidating. You’ll often hear instructors (myself included) say that making it to your mat is the hardest step of all. That’s not just lip service; I very much believe it to be true! That’s why day after day, class after class, we strive to deliver a consistent experience. We take it to heart when people say that Power Life is the best part of their day, and we’re honored that so many people depend on us to provide a safe space to grow and learn. What’s one thing you know you can always count on at Power Life? Let me know in a comment below.

Living the value off the mat:

It’s one thing to walk into a group fitness studio and know you’ll get a great class from a great instructor. It’s another to think about how we can be dependable off the mat.

I like to think of myself as a pretty dependable person. I do things I say I’m going to do (who doesn’t love checking something off a to-do list?!) I show up when I say I’m going to show up (this is where my fiancé would like me to admit that I often arrive RIGHT when I say I’ll be there…) But those two qualities don’t necessarily make me dependable, do they? If I’m being totally honest, I think they might just make me a yes woman. And, as the wise Ron Swanson once said, “Never half ass two things, whole ass one thing.” Slowly but surely, I’m learning that being dependable looks like saying yes only to the things that serve me. In turn, that will help me serve others. It looks like being truly present in every moment rather than worrying about whatever comes next. In turn, that will allow me to be fully connected and present with the people and places right in front of me. That’s dependability. And in my book, that’s worth a whole lot more than a tick mark on a to-do list or a warm body in a space.

What are some ways you strive to be dependable off your mat? Let me know in a comment below.

Stay tuned for more in the Power Life values series. Next up… Welcoming!