The test before success

Have you ever noticed that before you start getting closer to your breakthrough in life the universe will push harder against you,

The door slams shut, doubt creeps in, and it feels like everything and everyone is testing every ounce of your strength.

This is not failure, this is the test before success, this is life’s way of asking of you, do you want really want what you say you want?

I am approached by many people who want to change their circumstances, whether that be backpain, weight loss, career, relationships, sports performance or condition.

The client may say they want to change, but deep down, they don’t.

Why is that?

It is the fear of who they will become, when they behave in a different manner.

If you want change, you have to make better choices.

Every minute of the day we are faced with a choice, is it taking me closer to my goal or further away from my goal?

Every diamond is formed under pressure!

Every warrior is forged in fire!

Every leader is shaped by resistance!

What if you are being prepared, you are being refined, stretched and being shaped into the person who can hold the success of who you dreamed of.

The test always comes before the trials.

The silence always comes before the spotlight.

The struggle always comes before the breakthrough.

So if you feel pressed, challenged or even broken, it’s not the end, it can be the beginning of some greater if you make the right choice.

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Henry Ford

About the Author: Nisha Srivastava

Nisha is a certified level 3 Chek practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach specialising in Pilates and Yoga. Her journey started when a visiting Laban teacher introduced her to Pilates at Dance College in a contemporary class during her first year. Its effects were forgotten but she then re-discovered Pilates through Michael King eleven years later whilst running her dance school. Her background spans over 32 years with formal training in classical ballet, modern dance, tap, national choreography, stage production and theatre. Her formation includes Pilates, Thai bodywork, Yoga, GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Garuda and anatomical studies. Her particular interest is fascia, and the connective lines and movement patterns that allow a full moving structure rather than the isolation of bones and muscles. Her fascination with questioning the traditions of modern medicine and fascination with searching for meaningful answers has taken her in many different directions and has offered her an abundance of opportunities gaining a wealth of knowledge. “I tried many movement modalities and extended my search after experiencing fascia, because of its connection of movement. Quickly, I noticed my own body changing, as well as the bodies of my own clients. In the last 32 years of teaching I’ve developed my own movement and lifestyle philosophy". Throughout her studies Nisha has done numerous dissections with Julian Baker, Mel Cash and Cery Davies and has the opportunity to take lectures and courses from James de Silva, Robert Schleip, Joanne Avison, Tom Myers, Matt Wallden, Leigh Brandon, Emma Lane, Gary Carter, Paul Chek, Dan Hellman, Peter Blackaby plus many more. Nisha's teaching method promotes reflective self-discovery and provides the requirements to integrate a shift in consciousness for attaining individual goals. Nisha teaches in her own studios in St. Helens and Manchester, plus she also has an online following. Throughout her career she has also taught Sting, Sir Ian McKellen, Cirque de Soleil, Will Young and Belinda Carlisle. She has also worked in professional football and both Rugby League and Union for over 20 years. Players she has provided a specific program for were former Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Everton's Steven Pinnear and goal keeper Jonas Lossi. She maintains that an attitude of compassion, consistency and joyous humour are excellent components to growth and expanded potential. She welcomes all level of movers from the beginner to the seasoned athlete who have a desire to increase their skill potential, also teachers and students. Her specialties include assisting post rehabilitative back pain individuals, injury prevention for athletes and spine health for everyday people.