Become a Freediver - 7 Ways It Makes You a Better Person
December 6, 2023
Becoming a freediver connects you with yourself and invites you to go beyond what you thought possible. It develops your confidence, unlocks your potential, and helps to improve your well-being – all while exploring freediving spots around the world. If you are looking for a reason to take the plunge and become a freediver, look no further!
Here are 7 ways being a freediver helps you to grow
1. It is a journey of self-discovery
When you become a freediver, you go on more than an underwater adventure; you start a transformative journey that helps you to grow as a person. When you learn to freedive, you discover how to face your fears and expand your comfort zone. You uncover your hidden strengths and capabilities that you never knew you possessed!
2. Harnesses your mental strength
Being a freediver requires you not only to be physically fit but also to be mentally resilient. SSI’s beginner-friendly freediving programs help you to develop your mental strength from the start, using techniques such as mindfulness, breath control, and visualization.
By mastering these mental skills, you can remain calm, focused, and present in challenging underwater environments, while also applying these skills to your daily life.
3. Improves your fitness
Freediving is an activity that requires a unique balance of physical fitness and breath-holding abilities. When you become a freediver, you are taught specialized training methods that develop your fitness, breath-holding capacity, and underwater stamina.
With regular practice and guidance from experienced instructors, you will see your physical capabilities expand and your overall fitness levels improve in no time!
4. Builds confidence and resilience
The challenges encountered during freediving provide a fertile ground for building your confidence and resilience. As you continue your journey as a freediver, you learn how to adapt to changing conditions, and develop your self-assurance, and a resilience that makes life easier.
With SSI’s range of freediving certifications, you encounter various freediving scenarios and learn how to overcome obstacles at every level. Whether you are a beginner, advanced freediver, or a professional, you always keep learning.
5. You become an ocean advocate
There is nothing like exploring the underwater world with a single breath; freediving nurtures a profound connection with the natural world.
As you glide through the ocean, you encounter beautiful marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and serene underwater landscapes. This connection with nature fosters a sense of stewardship and inspires you to protect our oceans for future generations.
6. Creates inner peace and well-being
The tranquility experienced during freediving creates an ideal environment for nurturing your inner peace and well-being. As you descend into the depths, you leave behind the stresses and distractions of everyday life and embrace a meditative state of mind.
This state of calmness and serenity also extends beyond the water, allowing you to approach life with a renewed sense of balance and well-being.
7. Unlocks personal limits
When you become a freediver, you learn to challenge your limits and redefine what is possible in your life. As you continue your freediving training, whether at home or in the water, you gradually push your boundaries further, learn new skills, and expand your freediving abilities even more.
By going beyond your perceived limitations, you gain a deep sense of achievement and the confidence to apply this mindset to other areas of your life.
Freediving is a catalyst for personal development. It changes your life for the better and is a journey of exploration and fun!
And you know what else? It is much easier than you think to become a freediver; you can learn at SSI Training Centers worldwide. So, we hope to see you in the water soon!
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