Meet Tess Faust

What originally drew you to dropgym?

Shortly after we moved to Medford Lu and Shantell were doing a live podcast at RoxyAnn Winery and they spoke a lot about thought patterns and habits…two things that I had become aware of in my life but that I was continually unsuccessful at changing. They had a different authority, something they’d walked out, a missing piece to the puzzle and I wanted to know more. So I signed up for Camp that November and learned the missing piece to the puzzle was actually many pieces and that the pieces gain strength based on the amount of myself I’m willing to give.

One year from now, what would you like to wake up every morning thinking/feeling?

I’d like to wake up thinking ‘I am exactly who I need to be today’!

Are there any fears you’ve had to overcome on this journey at dropgym?

YES

Initially after camp, the fear of doing something new, not being good enough, of being bad at something, of doing things wrong, of not being accepted, the whole thing.

More recently, the fear of seeing my true self, of seeing what she can actually do, what she actually fails at, where she is actually weak/vulnerable, what she actually loves and what she will think of herself knowing those answers.

When you feel the most safe, loved and like your true self, what are three words that describe you well?

Spontaneous, curious, invitational

What does consistency look like for you?

These days, my schedule is very flexible which is hard for me! Consistency looks like choosing to engage with my day, rather than busyness. Choosing to treat my time like an investment with return, rather than something to spend until the day is over. While of course balancing the tasks of life with play!

What’s your favorite movement and is there a movement in the gym that has spoken to you or changed how you approach life?

My favorites are snatches and box jumps!

The sled drag has been the biggest eye opener for me. As a metaphor, I can look forward, keep walking, unwilling to see the burden or look at the challenges in my surroundings because it will go exactly as I want it to and I won’t allow anything or anyone to mess it up. But I really don’t have that kind control and the most beauty in my marriage and relationships has come from allowing people to ‘mess it up’ or in reality, be a part of it. The path ends up looking different, but the burden also changes as it is shared by people who love me.

What are 3-4 things that describe the feeling of “JOY” for you?

Real authentic laughter, good chocolate, a kiss on the forehead, a cool morning outdoors.