Shawn Byfield encourages you to stretch regularly, in more ways than one.

STRETCH! Yes it’s important to stretch physically, and regularly. But it’s even more important to stretch your capabilities.

The sad but true reality is, the majority of people around you stopped stretching once they graduated from school. And when we stop stretching… we stop growing.

Don’t be like the majority.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you want to grow anything, don’t fall into the usual trap of limiting creativity because other people did/do it a certain way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🏹 Don’t be afraid to push boundaries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🏹 Don’t be afraid to challenge the norm.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🏹 Don’t be afraid to stretch your limits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The more you stretch the bow, the further the arrow shoots! 🎯 

What will you stretch this week?

– Shawn Byfield (Contact me here)

The past few days have been insanity. From emceeing Toronto International Youth Dance Festival, creating a new business, leading dance workouts, teaching tap dance and hip hop classes, plus choreographing six pieces for dance competition… my plate (and brain) are extremely busy.

For you learners out there, 🎓 here’s five lessons from my intense week:

1. DETAILS. Paying a little attention can make a massive difference!
2. “I can’t” is not an answer. Just try. “I can’t” is the most self-defeating word in the English language. Just TRY! What if you can? What if what you think is impossible, IS possible? Shouldn’t you at least find out?
3. What you focus on expands. What you think about, you bring about.
4. Stay hydrated. Make time for water breaks.
5. Don’t be so focused on the steps that you forget to actually DANCE.

What else can you add to this list?

– Shawn Byfield

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DEALING WITH A SETBACK?

It’s true: They suck.

The crappy part of life WILL happen, to everyone. Stop, and take whatever time you need to recognize and embrace all the crappy feels that go with it.

But there’s Hope! Because when you’re ready, a time WILL come when you wake up, and decide you want to keep moving forward.

Don’t force it, it WILL come. When that time arrives, don’t let your circumstances determine your decisions… let your DECISIONS determine your circumstances.
Your future can be whatever you choose to make it. Because what happens in the trenches that determines how you get to the mountaintop.

You got this!

– Shawn B

As a sought-after presenter, choreographer, coach and entrepreneur, Shawn Byfield’s unique perspective is enjoyed by thousands who train and mentor with him every year. To start learning, yearning, movin’ or groovin’… contact Shawn before today ends.