When I fell victim to burnout a few years ago I embarked on what I called “extreme self care”. I packed my schedule with rheumatologists, neurologists, acupuncturists and massage therapists. When my psychotherapist and my neuropsychiatrist each separately suggested I might benefit from a professional coach I was pretty sure my health kick had jumped the proverbial shark.
While I did get a little better, it took succumbing to stress and burnout a second time to finally realize that I did not HAVE a problem; I, in fact, WAS the problem.
I hate when that happens.
”True self-care is boring. Richly, impactfully, transformatively boring. ”
True self-care is boring. Richly, impactfully, transformatively boring. It’s getting enough sleep, eating healthy food, drinking lots of water, getting fresh air and moving your body. It’s laughing with a friend, working through challenges with trusted peers and doing work that is fulfilling and aligned with your purpose.
Be Uncommon.
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