

Lately I have been working on increasing the number of pull ups I can do at one time. Part of the challenge is that I’m doing my best to go all the way down into full arm extension before pulling back up.
What I do is go to the pull up bar between sets of other exercises. As my time at each workout session progresses the number I can do for each attempt begins to decline. Today while I was at the gym I had just finished doing a set of 6 pull ups between weighted Russian split squat twists. Upon my letting go of the bar another woman working out very enthusiastically approached me to tell me how good I looked doing those pull ups. It made my day to have someone be so kind and apparently inspired by my strength. I thanked her for encouragement and made another mental note to myself of how spreading kindness is so beneficial for both the giver and receiver.
Maybe I should emphasize that I love being a receiver! This also seems like an appropriate time to thank you all for the kindness and affirmation that my fans give me. As someone who diligently attempts to be kind, to share positivity, and to be a light for others in my work, in my life, and on my platform, it feels as if the sun and the stars are specifically shining for me when kindness is broadcasted back to me. ☀️💜⭐️
That’s all … just another Shelly reminder to spread more kindness, everyone will be better off for it! 💜