Written by: Rita Hurry, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
Looking out for yourself.
You are a successful woman who exceeds expectations when it comes to your career, but when it comes to looking after yourself personally, this is where you may fall behind. You may be thinking, as long as things are moving in my career, everything is okay. But is it?
Are you someone who dreads time alone with your own thoughts and prefers to be around others than being by yourself?
Yes, it is important to be around others, but quality time with yourself ensuring you are doing ok is just as important.
You are the foundation of your business.
Yes, you are, and when you are not looking after the foundation, and it is not as strong as it could be, this will affect your business and every other area in your personal life.
Unfortunately, many business owners/entrepreneurs feel that reaching burnout is the only sign they need to tell them when to take a break and when to ensure they are looking after themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. But this should never be the case.
If you are waiting for burnout to be your indicator to look after the foundation of you, then you are doing yourself more damage than good. In fact, you are heading down the road of depression, mental health issues, and disease.
Is this the way you want to go?
Put Yourself First
You have got to stop playing the game of putting yourself last. This does not serve you, and it does not serve those around you. You need to change the dynamics and start valuing who you are and ensuring that your health and wellbeing are the top priority.
It is never selfish to put yourself first. It is important. When you are strong in your foundation, you are much more positive, proactive, and productive.
Fear and anxiety are easily managed, and your health improves as a result.
Yes, facing your fears when you are alone can be difficult, but you should not dread being on your own. You should enjoy those moments and give yourself the best no matter what.
If you are struggling with something that happened in the past and cannot shake off those memories, you need to address them and refuse to let them rock the core of who you are.
Looking after yourself is your number one task and will serve you in the long run.
Being good to yourself keeps you strong even during the worst of storms and helps you to overcome all curveballs of life, no matter what they are.
So, you have a choice.
Do you risk it all due to a lack of care for yourself, or do you start making decisions that put you first?
Which do you choose?
Rita Hurry, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine Rita's mission is to help individuals in the Creative Arts, Media, Music, and Film Industry, believe in their dreams and never give up on making them come true. Making the impossible - I'm Possible. She began Life Coaching in 2003 and has never looked back since. She is a great believer in Personal Development and Mindfulness work, whether it is practically or spiritually. Rita is a Subject Matter Expert in Law of Attraction & Flow Coaching, Mindfulness & Meditation, Business, and Nirvana Fitness and Energy Healing. She was awarded Best Law Of Attraction Coach in 2015. She has coached many clients across different professions. For example, CEOs and Entrepreneurs; Casting Agents; Actors; Singers; Musicians; Authors; Artists; DJs; and so many more across the globe and nationwide, including those working in the education industry. She is currently the co-founder of RIME Entertainment and co-hosts. She co-produces an online Interview Show called RIME Entertainment Showcase, where she and her co-host interview people from all over the globe who have overcome hurdles in life and are now fulfilling and living their dream.
