Are you being carried away the tide?
The best analogy I’ve come up with while working with clients to describe how most people live their lives is that they get carried away by the tide.
Imagine the powerful ocean currents pulling you in whichever direction they wish.
Life can have the same effect. People, circumstances, and indecision can carry anyone away into the tide if you let it.
It’s how people lose track of their priorities and find themselves unhealthy.
I believe this is why people are unhappy in jobs, relationships, and with life in general. Because we think life is out of our control. We forget that we get to choose.
So, if you catch yourself thinking that a situation you’re unhappy with just “is what it is,” that’s a sign you’re being carried away in the tide.
We can change any circumstance in our lives, even if it’s just changing how we perceive it. If that’s something you’d like support with regarding your health, I’d love to chat.
In conclusion, the next time someone asks you if you are being carried away by the tide, you can say: “Not anymore!”
Originally printed on Move Well Fitness blog. Reprinted with permission.
Maurice D. Williams is a personal trainer and owner of Move Well Fitness in Bethesda, MD. With almost two decades in the industry, he’s worked with a wide range of clients, including those with health challenges like diabetes, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, lower back pain, pulmonary issues, and pregnancy. Maurice is also a fitness educator with Move Well Fit Academy and NASM.
