For nearly ten years I’ve been an executive coach. Many of my clients are breaking the glass ceiling, but at the expense of their peace of mind. Determined to succeed they feel over-involved and over-extended. They feel like they have to exert an almost superhuman effort just to get by.
I use to feel that way too. All my life, I dreamed of having it all…time and energy for my husband, children, home, church, community, as well as, me-time. I got all I asked for and more. However, this was no fairy tale ending. All of my successes came back to haunt me. Instead of living my dream, it turned out to be a nightmare that ended in divorce. I had no time for myself, I had very little energy, and even less joy. I struggled in every way imaginable to find balance and fulfillment.
They say it is always darkest before the dawn. At a low point in my life, the light bulb went off and I finally saw the light. When businesses are not functioning they way they should be, corporations conduct a strategic analysis to identify ways to improve business performance. This same process can be also used to run the business of life!
Our personal lives deserve to be as full and as satisfying as our professional lives have the potential to become. Given the pace and demands of living today, we are each being called to unleash our “SUPER”. Balance is no longer a perk but a necessity for thriving in today’s world. When you have balance you are investing in discretionary effort it takes to ensure total success. Total success means living optimally - fully investing in every area of your life and reaping the maximum benefits.
Even a small change can make a big difference. Picture a beautiful butterfly. Scientists believe that when a butterfly flaps its wings, the turbulence is powerful enough to create tiny changes in the atmosphere that can delay or even prevent the occurrence of a tornado. If a little butterfly can do all that, imagine what a tiny change in your life could do.
Recent Comments