Break free: Reclaim your time, energy and peace.

Has life got you feeling like a boa constrictor is strangling all the juice out of you? Is it squeezing away your last breath? Do you feel pulled and pressed from every direction—your business, your team, your family, friends, the endless necessities, meetings, and commitments you've made?

All too often, life can feel just like that—a boa constrictor. I had a client this week who felt completely depleted. She runs her own business, supports her husband’s business, cares for a young family, and looks after an aging parent. On top of that, she’s involved in committees, volunteer groups, and various other activities. From the outside, it might seem like a full and fantastic life, but she had no freedom—no inner freedom whatsoever—because her life was completely squeezing her.

I asked her when she last had a moment to enjoy something as simple as a sunrise. She paused and admitted she didn’t. So much joy, fun, and the things that make life feel juicy had disappeared for her because all the good stuff had been squeezed out.

We talked about strategies, little ways for her to reclaim some of her inner freedom. Maybe it’s as simple as a quiet cup of tea in the morning, a short Pilates stretch, or 10 minutes of silence and gratitude in the car before heading home. Already, she started to feel a bit of freedom.

We then explored whether there were any meetings or committees she could let go of, and she chose to release one of them. You could see the lightness return to her as she began to reclaim her time and energy.

Do you feel like life is squeezing the joy out of you? Maybe it’s time to start saying no to some commitments and yes to your inner freedom and peace. Small shifts like this make a difference. Here are some more you can try.

AJ

Alexandra Joy