So what hinders adults, whether or not they have kids, grandkids or the responsibility of caretaking youngsters or not, from looking for the same resources for themselves if they also suffer from fear of water or simply never learned the simple way to swim correctly? Here is some understanding of the reasons why, as well as some points which will help those adults question those decisions and help inspire them to learn and develop those same life skills that may improve the quality of their lives.
A) Many adults feel ashamed that they have yet to learn what most others learn as kids. The truth is that virtually as many folks do not know the way to swim, that do know how, they just hide it better. Instead of approach this challenge with that mind set, I make the argument that as adults, how frequently we get to experience the "childlike" excitement and satisfaction when we become adults. Conquering a phobia of water and learning the best way to swim offers that opportunity.
B) Hopefully, as we progress, we learn how much stress we add to our lives by trying to manipulate relations and life-styles in an effort to hide the proven fact that they can't swim. Again, I suspect many adults put down how supportive family, friends, strangers and aquatic pros who they'll meet in nautical programs which will assist them in achieving their marine goals.
C) Learning how to overcome a fear of water and learning the way to swim could be a much easier process as a grown up because they have already developed valuable life talents used to gain other successes and accomplishments, both privately and professionallyprofessionally and privately, and apply those talents to this process. Adults are more prepared to deal with the emotional roller coaster ride that they may run into in this process. Similarly, adults are stronger and more coordinated than children in most situations.
D) Ultimately and perhaps ultimately , the most important reason for adults to "Take the Plunge" is that as the adult population ages and lives longer, they will look for fitness activities that will provide benefits to their body the most with placing the absolute minimum amount of stress on the body. Swimming and other marine activities provide exactly that opportunity.
It is important not to forget that it is never too late to beat a phobia of water and discover the best way to swim, but it must be done in that exact order. Barely can anyone, kid or adult, find out how to swim correctly till they have successfully triumph over their fear of water. Please consider these points and get into the water!!!
A) Many adults feel ashamed that they have yet to learn what most others learn as kids. The truth is that virtually as many folks do not know the way to swim, that do know how, they just hide it better. Instead of approach this challenge with that mind set, I make the argument that as adults, how frequently we get to experience the "childlike" excitement and satisfaction when we become adults. Conquering a phobia of water and learning the best way to swim offers that opportunity.
B) Hopefully, as we progress, we learn how much stress we add to our lives by trying to manipulate relations and life-styles in an effort to hide the proven fact that they can't swim. Again, I suspect many adults put down how supportive family, friends, strangers and aquatic pros who they'll meet in nautical programs which will assist them in achieving their marine goals.
C) Learning how to overcome a fear of water and learning the way to swim could be a much easier process as a grown up because they have already developed valuable life talents used to gain other successes and accomplishments, both privately and professionallyprofessionally and privately, and apply those talents to this process. Adults are more prepared to deal with the emotional roller coaster ride that they may run into in this process. Similarly, adults are stronger and more coordinated than children in most situations.
D) Ultimately and perhaps ultimately , the most important reason for adults to "Take the Plunge" is that as the adult population ages and lives longer, they will look for fitness activities that will provide benefits to their body the most with placing the absolute minimum amount of stress on the body. Swimming and other marine activities provide exactly that opportunity.
It is important not to forget that it is never too late to beat a phobia of water and discover the best way to swim, but it must be done in that exact order. Barely can anyone, kid or adult, find out how to swim correctly till they have successfully triumph over their fear of water. Please consider these points and get into the water!!!
About the Author:
Aquatic Therapist, Jeff Krieger, the Founder and Director of the S.O.A.P. (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) Program, has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Counseling. He has been an aquatic professional for over thirty years and is recognized as an innovator and expert in helping fearful swimmers overcome their fear of water.
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