I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
I got betrayed by Prince biscuits
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Are you ready for some tough love? I'm what's generally called a "compassionate coach", but sometimes we need fierce compassion, no-BS compassion. Someone who'll tell you what you need to hear, even when it's not what you want to hear. So here it is: You can't be upset at the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do. I know this firsthand because I had to catch myself a few weeks ago when I stepped on the scales and saw a number I didn't like. I had noticed that walking up the stairs to my clients (who all apparently conspired to live on the top floor) was more difficult than before. And that running to catch the bus was especially excruciating. And then I stepped on the scales, saw that I had indeed put on a few kilos, and felt very sorry for myself. I wanted to blame my metabolism, my age, my schedule... anything but the truth. Because the truth was this: I had completely stopped weight training for the last few months and replaced it with a generous dose of Prince biscuits dipped in milk. That's when I remembered the quote from above, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had let my diet slip and stopped working out. I didn't do the work. So I couldn't be upset that I didn't get the results. It was the kick up the bum I needed to start taking better care of myself. Since then, I've built myself a realistic training plan, one that I can actually stick to for more than 2 days. And I'm working on building a healthier relationship with Prince and his biscuit empire. Now, I'm turning this mirror towards you. In which area of your life are you annoyed that you're not reaping the fruit of a tree you didn't plant? Is it your:
Catch yourself the next time you complain about it. Then ask yourself what the first step in the right direction would look like. Just the first step! I don't want you to get discouraged before you even start. And if you need help figuring out what that step should be, reply to this email. I've got you 🧡 Clem |
Clémence Dieryck
I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
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