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Costs of “ doing ” more than “ being ”
What happens when we spend the majority of our days doing more than being ?
• We have difficulty focusing on our interactions with others as our mind is always racing and thinking about the next thing on our to do list ( affects our relationships at home and at work )
• We don ’ t feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day
• We sometimes have difficulty sleeping and awaken at night with thoughts of work on our minds
• We have difficulty focusing , and may often feel there SO MUCH to do , and SO LITTLE time
• Our bodies feel tense and are often in “ flight ”, “ fight ” or “ freeze ” modes . Increased levels of stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol over time can lead to weight gain , adrenal fatigue , “ burnout ”, cancer , anxiety attack and autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia .
Costs of “ giving ” more than “ receiving ”
What happens if we give more than receive over time ?
• We experience low energy
• We have less patience with , and tolerance of others
• We become more reactive than responsive in our interactions ; for example , rather than being understanding , empathic and asking why someone is upset , we are insensitive and may react angrily
• We may become resentful and in some cases , feel like a victim ; e . g . “ I ’ m always helping Sue but she ’ s never there for me .”
I ’ ve almost burnt out several times in my life as an entrepreneur , and have experienced many of the negative impacts on my body , mind and relationships of doing more than being , and giving more than receiving . I ’ m now on a mission to spread the word that there is an easier , healthier and happier way to live life . I have proof that you no longer need to constantly work longer and harder to be successful at work and in life .
THREE KEYS AND RELATED PROVEN STRATEGIES AND POWERFUL PRACTICES TO SUPPORT YOU TO STAY HEALTHY , HAPPY AND GROUNDED
KEY # 1 – Listen to and Trust in Your Body ’ s Wisdom
As I reflect on my life , I realize that the decisions I ’ ve made solely from my left brain and focusing on my pro ’ s and con ’ s list have
BUSINESS , SUCCESS & MINDSET
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