introvert rant 🆘 + most important DOC you'll watch #ever

PLUS, class schedule and kettlebell private class success!

Welcome to a (tough) love note, a weekly rundown by Amanda Katz (me) to help you move, feel, grow & rewire your mind for a stronger you. Okay you’ll also laugh. Basically, I like to make people believe in themselves. If you like this newsletter, share it with a friend...specifically one you like. While you’re at it, tag or DM me @amanda_katzz on the ‘gram and tell me what you loved reading this week!

i interacted with a lot of humans this week. when you’re an introverted empath (or is it an empathetic introvert #META), you not only get easily overwhelmed by energy exchange but also require constant check-ins with yourself. this sounds sorta like talking to yourself (and in my case, out loud) which goes like: HEY YOU, TAKE A BREATH AND PUT YOUR PHONE ON *DO NOT DISTURB* AND TAKE OFF YOUR APPLE WATCH TOO AND LIE DOWN AND ONLY GET UP WHEN YOU WANT.
all this to say, i love my people but in order to always love my people, i spend a ton of time loving me too.
you feel me? so…you’ll give it a shot?
and now, let’s do this.

making sense with senses

📖read: How Work Became an Inescapable Hellhole — Wired
🎤listen + 🎧play: NPR’s The Conspiracy Against Hip-Hop
📺watch: David Attenborough’s latest A Life On Our Planet on Netflix is the most important documentary you will watch *insert duration of time.*

🏋 NEW! Kettlebell Sweat Series x AK on Fridays at 11AM

coming down from the high of our first kettlebell sweat series session. not too late to join this small private group training! if you have ~35 mins and the willingness to #work, this is for you. confirm your spot by Thursday, 10/15 at noon by sending $15 via venmo (Amanda-Katz-7), zelle or cashapp ($coachkatz).

and if you need a kettlebell? here’s one…or this guy.
#affiliatestuff

ig live classes - new schedule!

mon: tabata at 10AM
wed: metcon at 10AM
sat: bootcamp at 10AM
suggested donation: $15
all classes are total body conditioning with medium and/or heavy weights. all in eastern timezone. for schedule updates, head over to my instagram!

can’t make class? PLAY x AK

doing fitness at home (or anywhere) shouldn’t be complicated. that’s why I created #PLAYxAK. for less than $4 a class, you can choose a workout that actually works with your body and mind on any day you choose. join the fun!

a (tough) love note, coach

accepting substitutes. why do we do it? we’ve convinced ourselves *something* is better than *nothing.* we settle in our relationships. we accept lower salaries. hell, we out here swapping out bread for bell peppers (no shade, #justsayin). and no, not everything we want is given to us or perhaps, even attainable but are you clear with what you want? substitutes aren’t satisfying but being honest about who you are and where you want to go is.
first, get really specific with yourself.
next, give yourself grace.
finally, give the universe time.
patience. it’s coming.
here for you.
Coach