Work too hard yet it’s never enough? #metoo
And it’s the trait that most commonly links my clients, behind being mission-driven, but perhaps just before people pleasing.
See any of those in you? We should talk.
I’ve been on my journey with this, and RIP those 7-day working weeks and 4 hour sleeps between meetings, calls, board papers and flights.
And, I’m still on that journey, and find myself slipping down the ‘must work harder’ mental highway every once in a while.
So here’s three different approaches, one practical, one energetic and one mental – to see what supports you exit this downward thought spiral super highway.
For the practical…
Pareto Rule: First establish what you’re trying to achieve. And whether that’s more revenue (for you business owners), or more efficient and effective output (for you employees), there will be 20% of your activities that create 80% of that. Ditch the rest.
2. For the energetic…
Energy audit: Take stock of who and what energizes you and what sucks the life out of you. Then it’s not rocket science – do more of what fills you up, and ditch, delegate, diminish or transform those drains into something that does.
3. And for truly transformational change…
Abundance mindset: Feeling the need to do more comes from a scarcity mindset, of not being enough. But when is enough enough? Who gets to decide? No level of hard overworking will make you feel enough. Or achieve your desired results – as per (1) most things make no difference anyway. You are enough. You have enough. You have done enough. Come from this place.
Which one are you?
Most leaders come to me wearing a badge of busyness that’s hard to drop, but really what lies behind it is either a lack of true direction, or a fear of dropping the comfortable action in favour of aligned action that will really move the needle…which one are you?
Partner with me as your leadership or business coach and we’ll work on your:
Vision - Define what you want to be, do, and feel. We’ll create a clear picture of your desired future.
Strategy - Develop practical actions to get you there. We’ll experiment and learn from brave action that aligns with your goals.
Mindset - Identify what's holding you back and what will propel you forward. Embrace a mindset of abundance to unlock your true potential.
Skillset – Enhance essential skills like leadership, public speaking, sales or negotiation. We’ll focus on what sets you up for long-term success.
Energy - what and who energises and drains you? Let’s energise your mission!
I have three coaching spots opening up in September – one may have your name on it – book a call to learn more about how we could partner and see if we’re the right fit*.
*If we’re a good fit I’ll invite you to a coaching experience, if we’re not, I’ll signpost you to someone else who can help - I have your back.
Impactfully yours
Mehalah
Mehalah Beckett is a coach, consultant and trusted advisor passionate about people, the planet and empowering others to inspire positive change. She coaches purpose-driven leaders to impossible goals, hosts Masterminds for hungry entrepreneurs and guides businesses through B-Corp. What can I help you achieve over the next year?
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