The other need is you, your health and your sanity. You know you need to carve out time for self care but because the long term, negative results of not taking time for yourself is not immediately evident, you put yourself last. You've adapted to a baseline level of stress and have somehow made it acceptable. Don't beat yourself up over it, it's not all your fault, our entire culture perpetuates this preposterous habit and it's very, very hard to break.
Hopefully, by finding a balance between your need to take care of yourselves AND your business, it will leave you time and energy to go out and change the world - if you want to.
Here are two more quick tips that you can try today.
Return to the source of what's meaningful to you. Walk in nature, meditate, or listen to your favorite song. What gives you personal strength? Whatever your spiritual orientation, reconnect with it. Remember - there's something larger than you - if you can become aware of it that will help you find perspective when you're focused on your own navel.
Do nothing. Don't panic even if you feel the world getting tighter around you. Take five minutes to stop. Remember that when you're highly stressed your decisions are likely compromised. Take the phone off the hook. Turn off the radio or TV, Close the door. Sit and breathe. This will help you recharge your battery.
~Helaine~
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