Be YOU - 🐠 Embrace Your Uniqueness 🐠
Yes, there are plenty of fish in the sea but only one YOU! Open up for some perspective and maybe a giggle or two 🐠 👇🏽
Hello my fishy friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you swimmingly! Inspired by the viral Tiktok and song “If I was a fish” it was the anthem I didn’t know I needed and here is why…
As always, I'm here to remind you to be YOU and embrace your unique fishiness. There are plenty of fish in the sea, but there's only one YOU!
Why yes, I've been listening to a song that's been stuck in my head lately, and it got me thinking about why I started sharing my story online in my early 20s. I had just come back to the US after backpacking, and I felt trapped in my "real job" at a startup. I had to put on a mask every day and hide myself.
But then I remembered the adventure of a lifetime I had just had and the people I met who accepted me for who I was. I realized that by being myself, I would find my people.
So, I started sharing my story online as a techy, nerdy traveler and connecting with folks who got me. And as I grew in my career, explored my mental health, and embraced my neurodivergent self, my online presence grew with me.
This song reminded me of all this and to just be myself, worry less about the "niche" and focus more on connecting with the shimmering fish who want to stop and sing along and be silly.
How this relates to my life in business & day to day that you may relate to
Honestly, I go back and forth on what to call myself, but ultimately, it's about connecting with people who want to create a life that aligns with who they are. Most of my clients are business owners, working professionals, and creatives who manage their ADHD and/or anxious brains while doing all the things they love. Our brains may be wired differently, but we work with it to design the lives we want and learn tools to help us. That's why I enrolled in Lumia's IFC life coaching program - to gain more tools to help people live better lives with work/business as a tool to get there. I prioritize destigmatizing mental health, prioritizing our brains and emotions, and finding a balance between strategy and intuition, work and play. And that's where I can help you.
So, I want to remind you all to Be YOU! Not only will you become more free, but it will also give others the permission they didn’t even know they needed.
And for those haters or meanies out there, remember that it's them problem - you keep shimmering in the sun!
This week’s recommendation :
Watch the IG Live I did with Latine ADHD Experiences. I got really vulnerable talking about my own ADHD journey, how I don’t let it stop me but rather embrace it, take a wholistic & integrative approach with mindfulness, movement, and de-stigmatizing medication
How I can help you :
If you're vibing with this philosophy and looking for a coach to help you manage your time, energy, and focus to break down your big ideas and make them a reality, let’s book a call. On this no strings attached call, we will identify some obstacles and discuss ways to overcome them to ultimately help you build with Joy.
Stay unique, stay fishy, and keep shining!
Hasta next week,
Joy Valerie Carrera
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