I normally enjoy change. I like trying new things. Moving to a new city does not stress me out. Eating at a new restaurant, shopping at a new store, jumping into a brand new type of project at work are all fine with me.
There are a few changes are very stressful to me. Last night the instructor for my boxing class was out of town. There was a replacement. I did not enjoy the replacement. Our regular instructor is terse, funny and motivating in a non-threatening sort of way. The replacement was this little sprite of a girl with the hugest biceps I've ever seen. I'm sure she's lovely in person but she put the headset on and started shouting and I almost walked out.
I don't enjoy working out. I don't enjoy sweating. I don't run, jump or "bounce" in place. I wear two shirts just in case one rides up and shows my stomach. This is not my comfort zone and I do not enjoy having to deviate from my routine.
If you are my instructor don't say my name to encourage me to "push through the burn!" Don't say my name to point out that I'm doing something really well. Don't come next to me and bounce in a manner meant to make me follow along.
Just let me work in the back of the room. I will do my best but I am not having fun and will not pretend to be. Let me be invisible and I won't spend the entire class thinking about punching you.
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