Taking care of self

In case of an air plane emergency, place the oxygen masks on yourselves first before attending to the others.
What can we learn from that?

Taking care of self is not about being selfish. It is not about being self centred and thinking that the world revolves around serving you. Far from it. There is a higher purpose to this.

What does taking care of self mean to you? I'd like to challenge all high achievers out there.

Place 'Taking Care of Yourself' as a key KRA or KPI in your scheme of plans and goals to achieve. I can almost guarantee you will achieve even more when this is in place. You will be happier for it, more fulfilled, more purpose driven, more energetic.

It’s worth it. remember to take the occasional break - be it a 5 minute exercise to have a breather or a 5 week holiday.

Take a moment, focus on your purpose, your passions, get down to rediscovering yourself, touching base with self. Having that moment, rejuvenating, reeling in all that awe, gratitude, satisfaction and some recreation on the side can do wonders.

Forget the excuses (I have no time, the team can't do without me, what if my clients need me, what if the project has a hiccup) and the guilt that goes with it. Take responsibility for your work and your life, your sanity, yourself. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to look after yourself as best you can.

If you strongly believe you have trouble letting go and taking charge of your own life to regain the balance in your life, perhaps it's time to discuss this with a coach to help you work out a realistic plan that will help you live the way you want to, instead of the way you feel you have to.

Remember the moment, so the next time you feel that twinge of guilt for taking a break, think of these moments! You have it in you to be compassionate and yet strong enough to take care of yourself because this way, you are better positioned to take care of others in the process.

If you’ve stopped by, and listened and learned a little something, then my post has been successful. I invite you to visit my website www.gameplancoaching.com to make your day.

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Best wishes,

Karyne