You might not even realize how stressed you are, because you are so used to the energy of your own drive and motivation carrying you forward in spite of the stress.
But, in those quiet moments, when you’re deeply honest with yourself, you feel the little voice inside nudging you to notice that you’ve incurred a price for this success.
You can be proud of your accomplishments
and also recognize that your high-stress lifestyle has taken a toll on your overall wellbeing.
What is your body telling you?
Are you constantly tired but unable to sleep well?
Perhaps you can only sleep, or even unwind, by self-medicating with substances such as alcohol or pain medications.
If your muscles are tense, you regularly feel “
tired but wired,” and you don’t even take the time to focus on your physical needs, then you might be headed towards burnout. If you don’t feel it in your body, then the symptoms of an imbalanced life might show up in your mind and emotions.
Ask yourself if you relate to traits that indicate you are under too much stress
- stressed
- exhausted
- anxious
- depressed
- pressured
- reactive
- imbalanced
- negative
- overwhelmed
- obsessive
These are common traits among professionals who may look put-together and nearly perfect on the outside but feel like they’re always just one step away from slipping up on the inside.
Speaking of perfectionism, you might find that you are so paralyzed by your desire to be “perfect” that you procrastinate in ways that actually inhibit your success.
Our society encourages high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs to work themselves to the bone
If you put all of your energy into leveling up professionally, something else has to give. If it’s not your physical health or your mental health, then it could be your relationships. Perhaps:
- Your marriage suffers because your focus is work.
- Or you haven’t made time to develop a lasting relationship.
- Similarly, you might have delayed starting a family.
- Or you might have a family but never feel like you get quality time with them.
Some find it tough to address an imbalance in life – often, due to a fear of losing their competitive edge
It seems almost logical: if you slow down at all, then someone else will leap over you to a higher rung on the ladder. However, counterintuitive though it may sound, taking time to make your life more well-rounded and satisfying can actually have immense benefits for your career.
At a very basic level, you simply can’t live on adrenaline and drive alone forever. At some point, your body or mind will give out on you. Maybe you’re already using cocaine or Adderall to try to regain the energy you had when you first started out. Or perhaps you just find yourself distracted, unfocused or frustrated by the limitations of your current state of life.
Even if you could continue on as is forever, it’s important to recognize that there’s a better option for you
You have put great effort into the education, experience, and entrepreneurial efforts that have led to your success. Now, turn that focus inwards. Your efforts will allow you to thrive even more in your career while also bringing forth possibilities in all of the other areas of your life.
You can further your career while also giving attention to the pursuits that fill your life with meaning, pride, connection, and joy.
Invest in yourself
Taking the time to address the deeper underlying issues impacting your overall wellness will benefit your entire self. This, in turn, benefits your business.
For example, you might have underlying insecurity that others in your life don’t see but that holds you back from taking real risks. By working with a coach, you can grow your self-esteem foundation in a way that empowers you to take those risks.
Similarly, if depression, anxiety, and/or substance misuse are holding you back, working with a professional to release yourself from those hindrances can help you in all facets of your life, including the growth of your career.
My expertise and experience include working with professionals such as yourself.
I can help you draw upon the unique gifts and talents that have served you so well in your career and show you how to use those in ways that elevate the other areas of your life where you may be lacking. I can help you gain self-awareness so that you are able to make optimal choices in every situation you encounter.
Working together, we can uncover all of your life’s dreams, including but not limited to your career aspirations.
Each individual is unique
I don’t come to the table with a specific agenda for the type of changes that will work for you. Instead, I come with an open attitude and a desire to collaborate with you on a plan uniquely tailored to your desires, concerns, personality, and goals.
Together, we can figure out what’s blocking you from maximum satisfaction in every single area of your life
Then we can implement techniques that will minimize your stressors, maximize your joys, and grow your personal development skills so that you can be the best possible leader, achiever, and human being you desire to be.
I recognize that you are a busy individual with a lot of responsibilities as well as many big dreams. I offer expanded office hours and a quick-results approach because I take your time as seriously as you do. Reach out today with this
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