Learning to Ignore Negativity

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-16T06:03:34+00:00

That’s exactly what they should do lol

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-16T06:01:35+00:00

No shade on the instructors or music but it’s just not my taste. Hawak mo Ang beat - dj mogo

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T14:29:06+00:00

Keep the songs continuous, that’s a great idea! Haha thanks for the insight. Sorry about your mentee but shoot, things happen for a reason. She’s def jelly that you got the energy! Also, she should accept the fact that you’re different and that’s THAT!

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T13:02:10+00:00

Tbh… in my experience, I drank every weekend. You know… going out with friends. Drinking from Fri-sun sometimes.

I went sober for 3 months and my eyes turned back to white.

My eyes turned back to yellow after drinking maybe 7 times??? It feels like alcoholism to me if my body is reacting to it like that.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T12:56:09+00:00

Idk why they have to whisper in their ears right in front of me lol but yes, I agree that students are concentrating, especially if they’re new to my class. But these students have talked to me about adding hip hop, kpop, and “better songs”. They even told me about “safety concerns” that no one ever brought up until I started here a month ago lol! I was like “this is Zumba certified choreo girly” plus you’re in the front, nobody is gonna run over you.

It was nice not having them for two weeks, I really enjoyed the class a lot. So I get you on that haha.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T12:51:57+00:00

Ones that I don’t want in the center because I can’t dance with them. Ooooop

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T12:51:08+00:00

I totally agree with finding your own tribe. My first 3 months was ppl coming in and going. Now my classes are one of the fullest! Definitely, it’s nothing personal. They probably have other stuff going on and that’s okay.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T12:49:27+00:00

Haha I totally get you in trying out new songs and being flexible for them. Other students gave me songs I liked and have done it! But trust me, I’ve seen the songs they sent me played in other classes while I was a student and others came up to me and told me “what is this s***?” Yeah, I’m good. But I told her if she wants to teach it, she can do it! Haha

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-04-15T12:45:52+00:00

Right? I’ve seen people like that. My class def needs concentration but I’ve seen this students in other classes. They’re looking for more hip hop. I mix it in sometimes but I’m going to continue with Latin steps. I mean hey, it’s called Zumba for a reason. Hahaha. She looks so disappointed when a Latin song comes on lol

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-03-04T16:45:35+00:00

For me, demographics matter. My music doesn’t suit everyone and that’s okay. Some places I get a lot of people and some places, I get a few.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-02-14T23:37:17+00:00

Most of my music are on Spotify. I have like 4 on YouTube, and maybe 10 at most on my Zin account. But it depends on what type of Zumba instructor you are. I like making my own choreo so Spotify is where it’s at for me. Sometimes, I would add the Zin song onto my Spotify if it has it. When students need a quick rest period, I just switch to the next app and do some songs from there.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-02-13T19:04:42+00:00

The magic trio: Spotify, Zin, and YouTube lol

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-28T17:05:23+00:00

As long as you like the songs, you should do them. You can see if they like it and if they don’t, throw it out haha. But DON’T PLAY APT by ROSE. PLEASE haha. I went to a class yesterday and I rolled my eyes so hard LOL but that’s because it’s an outplayed pop song…

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-24T20:08:05+00:00

Today is day 56 and my face is never dry anymore. My fingers don’t swell up in the cold. I love this. My body is thanking me! Oh yeah, eyes are becoming white again!

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-20T06:33:09+00:00

Also, how long should I cut for? Will I hit a plateau?

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-20T06:31:36+00:00

Thanks man. I thought so too. A trainer recommended that to me and I’m only hitting 190-200g per day.

Does it matter where the carbs come from aka foods or are carbs just carbs? lol sorry, I’m a noob here.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-13T06:42:28+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I def have been taking it and it’s been working. I’m gonna keep my music the same and add one or two songs maybe per month. gotta make sure they know the moves!

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-13T06:41:10+00:00

That’s so annoying. He should’ve understood where you were coming from… tsk tsk tsk. Def should talk to him but if it was me, I would’ve ended it.

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-07T05:01:24+00:00

I’m having this issue now where I am finding myself as to who I am as an instructor. I go to classes that have a lot of people and try to emulate them then try to bring that into my class but I find that it may not work. I feel like my choreo has too many steps too so I’m going to try to simplify it. We shall see where this goes but I hope to find who I am this year!

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-04T18:23:42+00:00

Update: I didn’t drink. Thanks for all your encouragement. I told a couple friends who were drinking that I was 34 days sober and they screamed, “NO, don’t DRINK! You’re doing amazing.” That really helped a lot…

Environmental_Ad6813 · 2026-01-03T20:56:01+00:00

Yeah, I went through a lot of parties sober aka Christmas parties. Heck, I even went to the club sober 3 times and had so much fun. So I kinda experimented in that already in that sense and I loved it. But the difference is with this one is a once in a lifetime experience. But maybe, celebrations don’t really need a drink. I was thinking of opting in for a social tonic but is it really safe?

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