Written by: Gina Martin, Executive Contributor
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Most high-achievers have this innate ability to push through any situation or life demands, no matter how stressful or demanding. We are go-getters at heart and mind and always go, go, go. This is great because it enables you to achieve above others, but sometimes it comes at a cost. Burnout!
I get it; this used to be me (sometimes I still do, but catch myself). Constantly overworking and overachieving because that's how I knew I could prove my worth. This is not sustainable. Eventually, the body or mind breaks down.
Have you ever gotten sick and become upset because you missed work, or do you find laying down, resting, and being sick unproductive?
Or
Are you good at listening to your body's warning signals?
When we don't feel well, whether it is our mind feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and like working against the current, or our body feeling drained, tense, or tired, it is because our body is trying to tell us it is time to rest, recover and re-charge.
We need to learn to be in tune with our bodies and realize that when we do make it a priority to listen to how we feel mentally and physically, we can make a conscious choice on how to move forward and find the harmony we need in between being productive and recharging our batteries.
So, my question to you is:
How do you find work/life harmony?
Here are a few things I've learned to practice that I found have helped me find harmony:
When I feel like my creativity is lacking - I walk away and take a long walk. Then I think about what project I'm working on and why I began doing it. Then, I re-schedule it for the time of day when I know I get the most energy and flow.
When I wake up sick - I give myself the day off. I practice centering exercises or meditation to ensure that my mind is at ease and that they do not judge me for taking time off. I make it a point to eat a nice healthy lunch and call a friend that always makes me feel better.
Self-care - is part of my business plan and monthly schedule. It is not an "if I can fit in" I schedule it on my calendar and show up as if it was a client waiting for me. Of course, self-care means something different for all of us, but whatever that is for you, make the time for you.
When you take care of yourself, you are better able to be the best leader, mother, partner, and friend for your loved ones.
I would love to hear from you; comment below.
How do you find harmony?
Part of the work I do as a Life & Leadership Coach is to help my clients find work/life harmony while increasing productivity and improving well-being and relationships.
Gina Martin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Gina Martin is an Executive Leadership and High-Performance Coach, Mental Fitness Advocate, Entrepreneur, Mother, and Breast Cancer survivor.
Gina’s Self-Leadership journey started when she became a single mother and immigrated to the US before turning 18.
As an entrepreneur, she built two direct sales businesses where she drove record personal and team sales and received national recognition and multiple awards.
Her passion for sales, love for people, and personal development led her to start her Retail Leadership journey. She trained, promoted, and impacted hundreds of individuals over a twenty-year career.
She has led cross-functional teams of up to 600 people for prestigious brands such as Victoria's Secret, GUESS, Inc., and Gap. She is the founder of Gina Martin Coaching.
Her mission as an Executive Leadership Coach & High-Performance Coach is to help her clients discover and develop their self-leadership skills, unlock what's keeping them from achieving the success they desire, and inspire them to take massive action toward creating the lifestyle they've always dreamed of and deserve.
