There is a transition phase when moving from one life chapter to another. One just does not simply jump from a career spanning 13 years into a business that has all of it’s sh*t together with all parts moving easily and effortlessly with sunshine, rainbows and lollipops! I am now solely responsible to myself and to my business for being the face, the marketer, the ‘doer’, the accountant, the cleaner, the social media person ….. The list goes on! (I do enjoy the multiple hats just quietly, some days it gets a little daunting!)
Transition is a natural process and I feel as if I am actually going through a metamorphosis physically as well as on a soul level. I wrote in my journal the other day that I felt like my butterfly wings have literally fallen off! My body has highlighted some physical challenges which are currently being dealt with under the guidance of my GP. They have been humming away in the background, but since having the time to slow down and reduce my adrenaline and stress levels, they’ve amped it up a notch to let me know that I really must do something about them - no more putting things off! I am also taking the time to look at the underlying spiritual aspects of what is going on, because that’s my jam and I love looking deeper into things. This means learning to surrender to what is, resting when I need to and not taking on too much or trying to fill my days with unnecessary ‘stuff’. I am here for quality in my services, not quantity - I don’t need to serve the masses or be booked back to back day in day out to be ‘successful’ and fulfilled.
I learned today that I am not alone with my experiences (see points 1 & 2), and we are never as alone in our experiences as we may think we are. Worrying unnecessarily is such a waste of energy!
Help is always on hand when we need it, it’s just a matter of reaching out and asking for it (this has been a HUGE lesson from a life-long helper who has struggled to ask for help herself!)
Learning to work with my natural flow allows me to work when I am at my best and rest when I need it. Mornings are great for me, by the afternoon, things start to go a little pear-shaped. I am learning to lean into that more and just do the important stuff in the mornings while I am able, the rest can wait.
Time flies extra fast when you love what you do, when you get to create your days your way. This means that it’s really important to focus on 1 or 2 priorities and get them done, rather than ‘multi-tasking’ and getting nowhere fast.
The beach is a great place to take a breather - whether it be first thing in the morning or stepping away from my desk for 30 minutes to enjoy a quiet cuppa listening to the soothing sounds of the waves, my bare feet planted in the sand and quite often enjoying a slow walk along the foreshore.
Rituals, self care and soul care must be prioritised. If I am not functioning at my optimum, I am not in the best space to serve and work with my clients, and I am doing them and myself a disservice.
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