Does the shoe fit? 👟

​Still seeing photos and videos and having chats about my 2nd ever powerlifting competition last Saturday! (Thanks Boyneside 🤩) Was gifted with my first pair of weightlifting 🏋️‍♀️ shoes 👟 too for after it from my folks! 😍 Bringing up lot of thoughts 💭 though! Looking back on the whole thing, I went through every emotion-nerves for walking out in front of everyone, anxiety at not being familiar with the whole process, apprehension with not knowing a lot of people and trying to build up the courage to say hi even, embarrassment at having such light lifts in comparison to others and still struggling with some. So, I’m at a crossroads of what to do-do I give the shoes a try? (Kind of a metaphor here) Is powerlifting even for me? Do I take a different route? I know my goal is to be stronger anyway that’s for sure. But does that look like trying to be accepted into an area or group where maybe I don’t belong, does it mean I try focus on just me and whatever good comes along with that I embrace? Seeing so many people excel at being so strong was so encouraging and inspiring that I want to at least try for sure. I know I struggle with confidence with some things…believing I am good in certain areas and then putting myself out there with new people are 2 of those big things. Hoping I find where I fit soon. Maybe I’ll get to try the shoes out one way or another 🥰🥰🥰 #powerlifting #goal #dreambig #strong #confidence #weightlifting #gym