For almost a decade and a half, I have dedicated my time and energy to helping others recognize and progress toward their health and wellness goals. Notice I did not say ‘achieve’. To be honest, most people I have worked with achieve something far different than what they initially thought. I hope other personal trainers would admit the same.
For several months I have been on a bit of a journey myself…trying to figure out what to do NEXT……. With the uncertainties of finances, the general busyness of life, the introduction of AI -generated exercise programs /nutrition guidance/meal – planning, many people find it difficult to spend their already stretched resources of time, money and energy on a personal trainer. I totally get it.
I started thinking about how I got into this gig and what made me passionate about it. Before becoming a personal trainer, I was an early childhood educator/administrator. These might seem worlds apart, but to me, there was a connection=pouring into and educating/ developing others. Being a part of someone else’s journey of discovery and growth, supporting and developing that path…THAT has given me joy.
(‘Developing’ some of my favorite little people!)
I want to get back to that. If I continue on in this field, I want it to focus on pouring into others. Listening to your stories, supporting you in difficulties, helping you discover your pain points and possible solutions, pointing you in a direction that is helpful and hopeful.
I do not have all the answers, but I do have experience. I do have compassion. I enjoy simplicity and common sense. I am a wife, mom, daughter, sister, grandparent, Christ-follower, post-menopausal (and yes, perimenopause was a ‘journey’), past mid-life person with a bit of experience and education….just enough to get me in trouble, not enough to make me superior….. Just enough to come alongside you in your journey.
If you are looking for a friend to take along on YOUR journey, please reach out! I am here for YOU!
I am getting back to the basics!
Here is my ‘personal’ definition of the “Personal” trainer I want to be:
P = Present, I want to come alongside you, be with you in your personal journey
E = Encourager, this journey is personal to you, I will encourage you to be YOU, not someone or something you are not
R = Respectful, of you, your feelings, your past experiences and your boundaries
S = Sympathetic of all pain points or barriers you perceive (and I will be determined to help you work through or around them)
O = Open, and honest-always
N = Non-judgemental, period
A = Available, in multiple ways, as much as I can
L = Loyal Listener (ha, got two out of that one!) Loyal, meaning I will hold everything between us in confidence, and I will be the best listener I can be
If any of this resonates with you, please feel free to connect with me!
Email me at Suzy@imyourbff.com or connect on Facebook at Suzy Fournier Howard or through my website at www.ImYourBff.com
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