THE SOLUTION TO A SIMPLE, MEANINGFUL, WELL-DESIGNED LIFE /
THE F Ê T E / LIF E PROJECT NO.
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WELL-BEING Working with people to build happier and more rewarding lives and careers, I have seen that for many, personal development and self-care is something often seen as selfish. They often say it is not a priority right now, it is too challenging, out of reach, that they don’t have time for it and that everyone else must come first. This belief, that we must put ourselves last on the ‘to do list’ is one that feels very much connected to who we are, it is part of our identity.
Well-being is the key to you reaching your full potential. It impacts on your life and the lives of all those who live and work with you.
But it is a dysfunctional belief that is negative and can be harmful. When we constantly put ourselves last on the list, we fall into a cycle of self-sacrifice. Being superwoman/superman, never slowing down, busy and stressed.
When you are chronically stressed, tired, unwell, unhappy and unproductive, you are not turning up for yourself or for those who need you.
Eventually we get tired, worn down, emotionally-contagious and sick. Endless doing for others not only robs you of your own energy and strength, it leads to poor emotional health. Resentment, anger, frustration, stress, anxiousness. These emotions don’t just poison our lives, they poison the lives of those we think we are serving. But when we give ourselves the space and care that we need to ensure our optimal well-being we turn up as our best self for others and we teach those who look up to us how they should treat themselves. By treating ourselves with respect and integrity we encourage others to do the same.
Well-being is not merely the absence of illness or disease. It is striving for positive physical, mental and social well-being. It is a lifelong process of making decisions that support a more aligned life to maximise your potential. There are always opportunities for enhancing your wellbeing and it starts with self-reflection and setting goals. Create some space in your day and take a moment to reflect on your own wellbeing and how you can create a regime that allows you to treat yourself with the respect and integrity you so can easily give to others.
Where do you turn up on your ‘to do list'? Be honest! Look in all areas of your life. Where is there room for growth? There is always room. Self-development and self-care is personal, it is different for each person. What is important is that it involves a practice of tuning in, tuning out and being honest with yourself and others.
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