Are you too busy to stop? This is your warning sign...
The list is endless. In today's world, the demands are relentless and the list keeps growing. Most people I work with come to me at a moment of change in their lives, when they realise that go, go, go is no longer serving them.
It is a surrender to acknowledge that what has been working for you in the past, is no longer working. These people make the most powerful move and they down their tools, commit time, energy and money to work with a coach. Every time, I am inspired by the courage to show up to coaching and acknowledge that something is not working for them.
It's time to take control. A state of busy, busy, go, go, may feel satisfying in the day but there is a long term impact. That may be a physical impact, a mental one or many missed opportunities. Every person I work with is deeply aware of the impact of busyness in their lives, it's the tools and accountability to change that they come to me for.
Today, are you willing to give me 5 minutes? This is your challenge to pause and reflect for just a few minutes.
Sit down somewhere comfy for 5 minutes with a pen and paper (and your phone on silent).
Set a timer for 1 minute per question and let your brain wander for this time, keep the pen moving, don't judge what is coming out, trust the process.
Here are your questions to work through:
What is working well?
What is not working?
How is my energy (scale of 1-10)? Write around it words to describe how you are feeling.
What do I need to move my energy up 1 place?
What decision would I make today if I wasn't afraid?
Congratulations on giving yourself the gift of a strategic stop. Before you move on with your day, one more question:
What is one thing you commit to doing differently from what you learned in this exercise?
We don't lack time. More often, we lack the courage to be still, to pause, to try something new.
It is your life. Only you know what you need to feel the right balance of fulfilled, challenged and rested. Get in touch if you are ready to find the support you need to escape your busy spiral and take control. I would love to hear from you.
You can reach me any time at hello@thebiglifeproject.ie and on my social channels (LinkedIn and Instagram)
