Chasing your dreams has turned into a taboo in modern culture. We grow up with everyone telling us to pursue our deepest desires, only to be judged if that dream and passion doesn’t line up with what is already out there and known.
When I started presenting the Face Yoga Method in Japan, I was laughed at and friends would ask, “ok — but what’s your real job?”.
As if I was looking for this unsolicited feedback…
It took me a long time to learn how to ignore comments like these and to stay in momentum on my Journey towards following my passion. And look where I am now!
I’d love to save you from the years of negative energy I had to go through to get to where I am today, so I’ve created this guide for you to follow as you pursue your own dreams.
Here’s a guide to the four biggest “dream killers” and the steps you can take to overcome them!
Dream Killer #4: “I don’t have the time”
I cringe even writing this one, dear Face Yogi because I know how much time we actually WASTE on meaningless escapes (like Social Media) every day.
Wondering how much time we spend on these escapes?
142 minutes.
Yes — that’s the average time internet users spent browsing Social Media each day in 2020.
When I read this statistic I was absolutely blown away!
You see, time is one of the biggest dream killers Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course Applicants have.
But…how can we be so worried about time, when we throw it away on something like Social Media every day?
Just think of what those 2 hours and 22 minutes could do for you if you were applying them to education, to learning, to empowerment, to a certification…
The silver lining here is that if you’re an internet user, your time to study during our Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course is already built into your day!
In fact, most Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course Students spend an average of just seven hours or less per week on their curriculum, which is HALF the time we already spend watching TikTok videos, or Instagram feeds.
Dream Making Habit #4: Your time is readily available to you, you just need to change your habits around a little to use it wisely.
Dream Killer #3: “I could never do that”
Three letters: U— S— P
Unique Selling Proposition. This natural tactic is one that is used by almost all successful brands, companies, and individuals who offer something that already exists (and news flash, 99.99% of the time it does).
My USP is actually what I was MOST worried about when I began Teaching my Method: Me!
When I decided to teach Face Yoga in the United States, my biggest hesitancy was due to my accent.
I wasn’t sure if people would understand what I was trying to say, or even take me seriously since I didn’t speak perfect English.
But I knew I had to take a chance! There was a voice deep within my heart that kept getting stronger — urging me to begin this venture and help people, despite all obstacles.
I had the knowledge, education, and passion to teach my method, but I completely lacked the confidence to do it. My voice, ironically, was my biggest self-imposed limitation!
When I first started recording my Face Yoga Method videos I was so discouraged by how long it was taking me. One 10-minute video would take me an hour in English to get right, whereas in Japanese it would have been perfect in one take.
As time has passed, I’m more confident in my voice and it turns out that I have followers, just like you, in over 44 countries worldwide!
This is how I know that regardless of my less-than-perfect English, the MESSAGE and the ENERGY and the TRUE VOICE of what I want to share with people RESONATES LOUDER than any of the dream killers that were limiting me!
I actually get letters all the time from people saying that it was my VOICE and my ENERGY that made them know that I was their Teacher.
We’ve incorporated an entire Module and multiple assignments throughout the Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course designed to put you in the seat of the Teacher you are becoming.
- The Teaching Module – Puts you in the seat of the Teacher with everything you need to teach your students as a professional
- The Symmetry Module – Teaches you how to correct common symptoms of asymmetry and provide more personal support to your clients
- Video and written Assignments – Ease into teaching when you submit your Assignments to Head Coaches and your Peers for constructive feedback
- Marketing Module – Let us help you discover your voice, your unique brand image, and how to put it all together into impactful messaging
Dream Making Habit #3: Your biggest insecurity could be your most attractive feature to others and is what keeps them coming back to YOU again and again.
Dream Killer #2: “There’s too much competition already”
Piggy-backing on Dream Killer #3, is the second-most common career Dream Killer — competition and cold feet.
Before you need to put some socks on, dear reader, let’s visualize for a second. In your day-to-day activities, how many yoga studios and coffee shops you drive by…. More than one right?!
Our modern world gives us a plethora of free videos of how to do everything. From cooking, organizing your closet in a way that sparks joy, to training your dog… the amount of education you can receive is limitless.
Think of something you love to do and are passionate about.
How many videos would you watch on Youtube to learn more?
How many books would you buy on that subject?
If your favorite teacher was giving a class, would you sign up?
Of course, you would! Over and over again.
And the same goes for Face Yoga.
There is so much demand for this Method — and for Teachers who teach Face Yoga the right way.
Yes, there are a lot of facial exercises out there, there are a lot of people (myself included) who are giving content out for free, but I’m still able to run a highly successful business, and so will you.
(Psst…We go over this in so much more detail in the Marketing Module of the Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course, so you know the strategies to market your business and find success, no matter what.)
Now, we aren’t saying “if you build it they will come” but we are saying “if you build it RIGHT, they will come”. And our Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course ensures that you build your business the right way, from day 0.
In fact, at the Face Yoga Method, we believe that our success is your success too!
So when our Graduates hit a big milestone in their Face Yoga business (like teaching the Kardashians Face Yoga, or selling out their first-ever class, or being on a local news show) we celebrate!
Plus, I’d argue (and I might be a little biased here) that the Face Yoga Method name and Certification are paralleled by none and having this title and your FYM Certificate will instantly help you stand out from a crowd.
Dream Making Habit #2: Change your mindset, our success can be your success, too!
Dream Killer #1: “I don’t have the money“
Despite what you may believe, our biggest Dream Killer on this list IS actually solvable.
While financial limitations may feel like the end-all-be-all of your career decisions, there are lots of creative ways our Students and Graduates have sought to allow them to chase their dreams and cover the cost of the Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course.
- Ask our team about our flexible payment plans
- Plan ahead and begin savings ahead of time
- Start a “love fund” and ask for support from your community
- Offer a free Face Yoga lesson in return for a donation to your Course savings
We’re not asking you to give up your day job to study this Course. Most students spend an average of 7 hours per week making this Course easy to fit into their schedules
Plus, your return on your investment in this Course is entirely up to you!
“I would like to share with you all my first workshop as an FY teacher. It happened last Saturday, only two days after I became certified! I did not know how many students would attend. In the end, there were 30 people…WOW, more than I ever imagined. It was such a success!” ~ Anna Lorde’s
You get to decide how much to charge per student or local Face Yoga class, and what feels like a comfortable amount to ask for in return for your offerings.
The only way you’re going to have success is when your mind starts to expand and you believe you will have success.
Just like an investment in a college education isn’t a guaranteed return on your investment, this Course isn’t either.
While many of our Graduates have had a multiple-return on their Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course investment fiscally, they have succeeded in many other facets of life too. Once you start on this path which starts with a shift in mindset— doors will open for you.
Dream Making Habit #1: You are in control of your worth, you do have the power to create your success.
Live Your Dreams: Start sculpting your dream-making habits right now!
There’s no better investment than the one in yourself.
By becoming a Certified Face Yoga Teacher this year you can add a multi-dimensional skill set to your repertoire, build your legacy, dive deep into this holistic Method, and become the best version of yourself. So don’t let these 4 dream killers become an obstacle for you!
Our Face Yoga Teacher Certification Course is for you if…
- You love Face Yoga and want to learn everything you can about it!
- You see the value in stepping out of your comfort zone and investing in yourself!
- You love empowering others and can’t help but share the Face Yogi lifestyle!
- You feel called to something greater and more meaningful!
- You want to create your legacy and be your own successful boss!
Ready to become a Certified Face Yoga Teacher?
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Psst… Don’t just take it from me, here’s a glimpse of what it looks like when you start dream-making habits:
Dear Mam
Yours blog ” The 4 Biggest Dream Killers ” is full of Inspiration & motivation, it will work as catalyst to come out of the comfort zone to start a new life full of passion , dreams and goals.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Javaid 🙂