The more experience I get with it, the more upsetting it becomes.
The more awareness I gain of it, the more I see it touches - and to what (ever-growing) extent.
The more awareness I gain of it, the more I see it touches - and to what (ever-growing) extent.
I've never had this experience before and it's kind of scary.
I know that there are people that live for years with burnout - or at least until they develop some sort of health issue and have to address it.
I don't want that!
It sounds miserable and I really don't want a miserable-feeling life!
I know that there are people that live for years with burnout - or at least until they develop some sort of health issue and have to address it.
I don't want that!
It sounds miserable and I really don't want a miserable-feeling life!
I had a coaching session with Audrey on Tuesday and I realized that I still hadn't looked into a recommendation she had given me two weeks ago (that I was very interested in).
. . .Which is kind of like that doctor's appointment I still haven't booked.
Or that plant I still need to repot.
[Ok, let's be real, this task was going to be pushed off for as long as possible, burnout or not!]
[Ok, let's be real, this task was going to be pushed off for as long as possible, burnout or not!]
I told her, for my session, I wanted to explore and come up with some mental checks I could go through when deciding on what and with whom I spend my time and very limited energy.
This would help me to more consciously choose the most healthful and restorative things to build up my energy (aka - motivation, interests, overall activity) rather than deplete it.
The saying, 'If it's not a hell yes, it's a no,' came to mind.
While I don't fully agree with this sentiment, it does certainly help with short-term decision making.
If only it resonated with me . . .
So we came up with our own scaling tool for me.
If it's not an 'Ahh', it's an 'Ugh'.
I had told Audrey about several occurrences that left me feeling 'ugh' last week and not looking forward to activities associated with them. From this, the scale was born!
We built a check list - the things I would check-in with, both physically and mentally, when discerning between an 'Ugh' (pass) and an 'Ahh' (let's do it!).
My list consisted of:
- Check-in with the feeling in my gut
- Check in with chest sensations
- Ask myself, 'Is this what I want to do?'
- Ask myself, 'is this choice about others or me?'
[Jury's still out on if this is the best criteria combination, but I'm testing it out!]
The main thing is tuning into and growing your awareness on the things that make you feel good.
And then letting this be your guide.
And then letting this be your guide.
The body is self-healing, but it needs the right (energetic) nutrients to get it started.
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