Lessons Surfing Can Teach You About Life

Australians are (for the most part) decidedly outdoors-type people – we live for

barbecues in the summertime, playing cricket or frisbee on the lawns, and

enjoying the beach.Beach life is a big part of

living in South Australia and one of the recommended ways to enjoy this is to 

enroll for surf lessons Goolwa via Surf and Sun.

If you join surf lessons in Goolwa, you’ll come to realise that surfing is not just a fun

sport, it's a lifestyle choice. It may seem dramatic, but being in the ocean – perhaps for the first time for some people – can be

inspiring and invigorating.Surfing can reinforce lessons

about life you won't learn anywhere else. Here are 6

Valuable Lessons Surfing Can Teach You About Life:

Australians love to surf. On your typical sunny weekend day when the waves are decent, you may

find Goolwa beach overwhelming to see the water

is dotted with lots of keen surfers, each trying to claim

their spot in the water.For some amateurs, the

presence of other surfers who already ‘get it’ can be

intimidating and put them off so that they won't even go out. It

can certainly make you feel insecure about your own

abilities.

Don’t be intimidated to succeed

But, as you spend time in the water during your surf lesson, you’ll realize that only a small handful are actually going for the waves. The rest are just

waiting or hanging out. Essentially, you could be wasting your time being intimidated by "competition" that doesn't even

exist.

Do you feel a burning desire to kick start a project at work? To create a new method of doing something in a better way? To build a business? Do you doubt

your faith in your abilities because you deem people are so much better at it than you? Do you fret that the marketplace is too saturated with great ideas

already?

As with surfing, there are enough waves for everyone who

really wants them. Don’t be intimidated to succeed. There are not as many people at the top as you think. If you believe

in yourself and persevere, there’s room for you too!

Improvement comes with time

Spending time in the water is one of the 

ways to improve your surfing skills

. These small pockets of time spent in the ocean can help you learn how to paddle, discover

the science of waves, teach you where to position yourself on

your board etc.

Eventually, you won’t notice anything different and will start

catching waves instinctively. Like learning any new skill, if you

invest time in surfing including mastering the fundamentals and taking advice then you will see

improvement.

Patience is key

.It can be frustrating and tiring learning to surf especially if you

are sporty by nature and struggle with the early days of

falling off, getting dumped in the water etc.

Learning to surf takes patience, and sometimes amateur surfers

get caught in a mad dash to catch the first wave and conquer it. Adjust your expectations and have fun! Focus on one thing at a time, for example, learning to

paddle correctly and you will find you will enjoy it more.

So be patient. Try not to divert your attention to the other

surfers doing ‘their thing’ and doing it one way, because you

might just succeed quicker going in the other direction.

Attitude is everything

Everyone learns to surf somewhere as a beginner. You can be rest assured that other

beginners joining your surf lesson in Goolwa may have

feelings of anxiety, excitement and nervousness!

No surfer you see out on the waves naturally and instinctively

grabbed a board for the first time, paddled out effortlessly, studied the sets rolling in and

stood up for a flawless first ride.

Whether you are a pro or a beginner, a great attitude can

still align with talent, or lack of.So whatever you're aiming to

achieve, approach it like a pro. Be reliable. Do your best. Help

others who aren’t as knowledgeable as you. Be

humble and accept help from people who know more.

Arrogance is for amateurs; attitude is everything.

Don’t confuse collaboration with competition

Sometimes you’ll meet a surfer who’s territorial or arrogant, but more often than not you’ll find that the surfing community is

supportive.Joining a surf lesson in Goolwa or other South Australian locations with Surf and Sun is a perfect

opportunity to meet new friends, gain advice, learn a new sport

and share tips.

For those of us who love surfing, we back each other. We cheer each other for good rides. We share waves. We want each

other to succeed and get better.Don’t confuse collaboration with competition; too many people waste their time and energy

thinking that other surfers are competing with them when

really they are keen to help you get better.

There's no point stressing over what you can’t control

The ocean is an immense force of nature, and learning to surf throws us into a wild mix of

learning techniques that may not come naturally, dealing with

wave selection and weather patterns and finding our place in

the line-up.We think we have control over many aspects in our life but we don’t and surfing is the same. We can’t control the ocean. We can’t control the weather. We

can’t control how many people will be at the beach in case you worry about wiping out in front

of strangers

You can learn to surf at a younger age

 or even when you're older. If you’re open to trying new things

then the rewards are great.When you realise that there’s no point in stressing over what you can’t control, you can relax. You can try your best and let things

turn out how they'll turn out. You can find moments of joy in

learning to surf!

For more detailsVisit us @

http://www.surfandsun.com.au/Or Call

1800 786 386Us Today !