Written by: Lynn Lessell, 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.
How can we fulfill all of our responsibilities without neglecting ourselves?
What if the power to shift our mindset in a more positive direction has been right in our hands all along?
The mind and body need many things that provide the energy and concentration necessary to effectively complete all the items on our daily list. Suitable downtime is one of them.
The never-ending “to-do” list might feel impossible to finish, so how might we fine-tune the way we feel to shift our outlook?
When our mindset changes, the direction of our lifestyle deviates also. Whether or not our way of thinking is positive is up to us.
When we examine our daily schedule, where do we see our much-needed downtime?
Success may feel like we have to balance work and provide quality time and financial security for our family, all in equal parts, without experiencing emotional or physical distress. It sounds challenging, doesn’t it?
If it sounds impossible to accomplish this sense of balance, maybe it isn’t.
When we can recognize that self-disregard can be toxic and disabling, we can begin to see that the only way to take the best care of others is to prioritize ourselves first so we don’t crash and burn.
When it feels like we can’t handle one more thing in our day, where can we fit in a bit of “ME” time to recharge and gain clarity?
When we nourish all parts of our mind and body by prioritizing what we need, we can improve our mindset and provide the quality that we want every day.
“Whatever we may have experienced up until today doesn’t have to determine our tomorrow.” ‒ Lynn Lessell
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Lynn Lessell, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Lynn Lessell is a certified health and life coach. Her journey through multiple traumas felt like a rollercoaster of anxiety, exhaustion, and guilt, which caused her to feel a loss of self. When she finally hit rock bottom, she realized something had to change so she could balance personal and business to love her life again. She’s known to her clients as the Identity Coach for helping them discover the secret identity that’s been buried deep within. She is CEO of Itz Why LLC where she helps career moms, like herself, that feel frustrated, exhausted, & guilty from being pulled in multiple directions, to take back control quickly, regain energy & time, and love their life again the way they want to. She is the author of the upcoming book Merging ME, creator of the Level It Up Program, “ME” Monday® and leader of a support group for professionals called Inner Power Partners currently in three cities.
