Mental Wellness/ Positivity Series
Look After The Golden Goose
By Emily Gowor
(http://www.facebook.com/emilygoworpage)
Several years ago, I reached out to one of my mentors for support. At the time, I was feeling burned out and stressed in my work and I needed a way to make things better for myself.
During our call, he said to me: “You need to look after the Golden goose!”
I asked him what he meant, and he pointed out that I hadn’t been taking care of the most important thing in my life: myself.
In other words, I hadn’t been looking after the goose that laid the Golden eggs.
… and he was right.
I had become so busy doing everything I thought I needed to do and so focused on what people needed from me that my personal cup was empty.
He explained that it was unrealistic to expect myself to perform at my best when I wasn’t giving myself the essential support I needed.
We identified the non-negotiable habits that I needed to reintroduce into my life: those little behaviours, treats, and treatment that fuelled me from within.
At the time, this meant reorganising my calendar for the week to allow more creative time, getting more support with my health, and remembering to work outside my home space to get more inspiration (e.g. cafes).
The conversation with him was a reminder that for me to be in my fullest capacity for those around me, I also needed to honour the laws of fair exchange within myself. This meant taking care of my wellbeing first and foremost, especially when it seemed like the hardest thing to do.
In his words: “You are violating the law of give and receive with yourself.”
Perhaps you are reading this message at a time when you also need to prioritise taking care of the Golden goose.
If so, then ask yourself these questions:
What can you do today to support yourself?
What do you need to change in your life in order to do your best work?
Who do you need to hire in order to help you move forward?
What do you need to do regularly in order to be energised?
What do you really need right now in order to shine at your fullest?
Whatever it is for YOU, make a commitment to yourself right now to give that to yourself.
Schedule that time off, go out for that morning tea break, start your early morning walk by the water, or even hire a coach or mentor.
The commitment to your dreams and purpose first begins with your commitment to yourself – and the more you nurture that relationship with yourself, the more you can share your gifts with the world.
REMEMBER: Look after the Golden goose.
Why?
Because personal flow is everything – and your wellbeing is not just an option, it’s the foundation for the rest of your life.
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