Eight years ago, I wrote that my mid-term goal was to learn (and possibly perform) the seniors syllabus and now I'm working towards achieving this.
When I started in 2016, I was one of the youngest ladies, and now I’m one of the oldest seniors. While I didn’t stop dancing during my five‑year physie hiatus, I was a bit hesitant about starting seniors and keeping up with everyone. (I’ll write about my “cross training” in the next blog.)
I keep reminding myself that it doesn’t matter, because the competition this year is with myself, becoming more flexible, getting higher kicks, regaining the splits, and improving my balances. Still, there is also that extrinsic motivation to “keep up with the teens” and not look too out of place. I started taking progress photos of my stretching in January, and I’d like to share my first SMART goal for 2026.
Specific
Do the splits (or get as close as possible to looking like it), focusing on hamstring and hip flexor flexibility.
Measurable
From February until the end of May, I will stretch every day or every second day and record it in a habit tracker.
Achievable
I’ve done it before, even if it was four years ago.
Realistic
Adults can learn the splits.
Timely
By 31 May, in time for competition season.
