When there's no room to breathe [and you think that’s as good as it gets]

I started competitive swimming when I was 8 years old (pic to prove it at the bottom of this blog post!).

It wasn’t until high school that I realized my breathing technique was making me work twice as hard as the other swimmers.

For 7 years, I was inhaling and exhaling with my head ABOVE the water, not even realizing the torture I was putting myself through.

I had constant neck pain and was my chiropractor's youngest client.

I didn't realize what was going on until my high school swim coach closely watched my freestyle and pointed out that I wasn't exhaling under the water (thank you, George!).

Lemme tell ya, I was completely oblivious to the extra work I was doing.

I just thought this was how everyone was breathing while they swam and although it felt cumbersome, I thought it was “normal.”

Maybe you're working twice as hard as you need to be too.

Holding your breath at work and home and only exhaling and inhaling quickly in between all of your commitments…

Managing the symptoms instead of the root cause…

Wondering why it seems so much easier for other people…

But also thinking that's just “how it is”...

It doesn’t have to be this way.

With the right guidance and support, you can identify where you're overworking [in your career // with your relationships // in any area of your life] and try a new, easier way!

When you decide to give yourself permission to prioritize your needs, it's not only an investment in yourself, it's also an investment in the people you love.

Just like a full inhale and exhale gives you more energy, strength, and longevity when you're swimming, prioritizing your needs gives you more energy to show up for what matters in a sustainable way.

And let me tell you, showing up from a place of overflow and joy is so much more sustainable than showing up from a place of obligation and resentment.

It's better for everyone!!

In my work with clients, I help them identify areas in their lives where they’re overworking and support them in creating a plan that feels right for them.

Trust me, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], giving yourself permission to prioritize your needs and dreams will lead to a more fulfilling life for you AND those around you.

So why not join my women's circle and learn how to give yourself this permission this alongside a small group of like-hearted women?

We begin on Tuesday, June 11th.

Let's stop waiting to exhale together!

With love,

Stacy

Hi from 8-year-old Stacy in between laps at the unforgivingly cold City Pool.