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Discovering Your Values: Nurturing Harmony and Success.
By Rachel Vella
“I’m experiencing burnout and immense stress. My health has deteriorated, and I’m doubting my leadership skills and the future of my business. Keeping all this inside has left me feeling lost and unsure of what to do.”
This sentiment is all too familiar among many business owners in the beauty industry. The constant pursuit of perfection and the pressures we face can take a toll on our well-being. While we focus on building our businesses and teams, it’s crucial to remember the importance of nurturing our ultimate dreams.
Most of us entered the beauty industry with a clear vision and a sense of purpose. However, life’s challenges sometimes lead us astray. Nowadays, running a business has become more demanding. Staff shortages and high expectations from both employees and clients have contributed to overwhelming feelings and struggles to keep everything together.
In the midst of trying to please everyone, we have lost sight of our “why” and struggle to find tranquillity amidst the chaos.
“When I pursue what I want relentlessly, my days become filled with stress and anxiety. However, when I patiently wait in my own space, what I need flows to me effortlessly, without pain. From this, I understand that what I desire also desires me; it seeks me out and draws me near. There is a profound secret here for anyone who can grasp it.” - Rumi
Finding Serenity Amidst the Chaos: Embracing Your Values
Many of us have been operating in survival mode. However, it’s essential to take a moment to be still, connect with ourselves, and revisit our core values – the guiding principles that shape our actions and decisions. It’s important to clarify that when we mention values, we’re not referring solely to our business or organisational values.
While organisational values are significant, we must also delve into our personal values – the ones that give us purpose and set us apart in our work. These values make our endeavours meaningful and help us make a positive impact on the world.
Unbeknownst to us, our values already influence our choices subconsciously. But when we consciously uncover and embrace them, they serve as a compass, guiding us away from situations that contradict our beliefs. As a result, our vision becomes clearer, and life becomes more manageable.
Understanding Personal and Organisational Values
Personal or foundational values are those we develop as children, rooted in our core beliefs. They tend to remain relatively stable throughout adulthood, barring significant traumas or life-altering circumstances. On the other hand, organisational or business values are forged through collective agreement and often evolve as team members come and go.
They serve as a living blueprint that governs appropriate behaviour, representing the collective will. It is crucial for organisational values to align with our personal or foundational values.
Many businesses make the mistake of focusing solely on organisational values while neglecting their foundational values. They often confuse the two and incorrectly label organisational values as their core values. However, our foundational values are deeply ingrained and unique to our souls, requiring us to uncover them.
When we genuinely uncover and comprehend our values, we experience a newfound sense of calm and clarity. Life begins to align with our desires, effortlessly attracting what resonates with us and repelling what doesn’t. Decision-making becomes more natural, and we naturally gravitate toward individuals who share our values, creating magnetic connections.
By nurturing our values, we can find harmony and achieve success in any thriving and dynamic industry.
