There’s more to life than Competing As competitors, we can easily bury ourselves into competing. Competition after competition, our goal is to do better than we did previously. Therefore, we find ourselves working even harder, with intentions of bringing our best selves out. But is taking a break necessary? Should you do anything else besides competing? Actually, just take a minute and ask yourself if what you’re doing aligns with your goals.  Does it?  While some might view taking a break from competing as a weakness, it helps you rejuvenate, focus and come back with a renewed strength. A break is necessary for achieving success and productivity. Not to mention it’s an avenue for you to test out your other creative abilities in other areas other than competing. Next time you feel pressured to stay on, do not shy away from disconnecting and trying out something new. Still hesitant? Don’t worry. Desiree Scoggin will share with you what she’s doing while she takes a break from the sport. Desiree Scoggin is Creator of my DEB Fit Guides and the founder of DEBS Fit Training LLC, a company where she provides online Lifestyle Coaching. She also is an IFFB Bikini Pro, who earned her Pro Card in 2018. With a goal of becoming a role model for people throughout every aspect of life, Desiree is an active YouTuber, and she shares her passions to inspire others. She is a well-known influencer who uses social media to influence others.  In this episode, Desiree will encourage you to do anything you set your mind to. Believe me, her confidence is on another level. Further, she will share with us why she is taking a break from competing and if she has intentions of ever competing again.    Takeaways A healthy lifestyle is fun, fresh, and helps you stay fit If you're looking to excel in the sport, a break is needed Enjoy time with loved ones and doing what you love, prep is very selfish Know and do what you need to do Always walk with confidence Identify and keep a central identity around your suit color We all have the power to influence people Set the precedent to create a name and a brand for yourself  The place you need to start is with yourself If you don't know what you stand for, you'll fall for anything Find your own balance Create a connection with your followers Give your audience an opportunity to engage back Know and understand your body  Different seasons of life bring you into different scenarios Even if you finish last, you can still turn it into a first Embrace your offseason and take advantage of every single day that you have   Important questions [00:05:46] How many years have you been competing? [00:07:25] What keeps you motivated? [00:09:37] How did you get started in fitness and how exactly did you get into competing? [00:12:27] Do you feel like when you started competing you looked better? [00:13:13] What exactly made you want to have that little break in between?  [00:16:25] Do you feel like when you're in prep, you can have everything?  [00:20:58] Did you ever have a problem finding the perfect suit color? [00:22:17] At what pivotal moment in your life did you coin an influencer title? [00:23:54] If someone wanted to become an influencer or wanting to brand their name, what advice would you give them?  [00:29:10] How do you balance everything? [00:31:00] How exactly do you go about scheduling? [00:33:03] What does it mean to fill up your cup and how exactly do you fill it up? [00:34:09] Tell us a little bit about your business. Exactly what do you do and how do you help others? [00:36:31] Do you feel your followers made a difference in your business? [00:37:53] What do you do to connect with others?  [00:42:18] When you turned PRO, did feel like you got more people coming towards you?  [00:44:23] Do you see yourself continuing to compete or do you think that this is it for you? [00:48:47] What exactly is next for you then? [00:55:20] Do you feel like when you were competing, it kind of shed some light on some of your