Running my own company for the last four-plus years, and working alone, I've seen that it can be lonely and challenging. Especially when most of my work revolves around helping others with their (your) challenges, often I have de-prioritized working on my own.
There are times when I've experienced worry and angst, and questioned whether I made the right choice or am really supporting my clients in the ways I hope to.
There are days of way too much work, and others of not nearly enough. There are sleepless nights. There are days of anxiety and worry.
But I've learned that to prioritize my overall well being I need to meditate regularly, exercise daily, and rely on good connections with good people. That includes coaching and therapy of my own.
And it includes being ok with the ups and downs and trying to take each day as it is, while also exploring new opportunities beyond this chapter.
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Today is #worldmentalhealthday2022, and the theme for 2022, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is "Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority."
Making mental health and wellbeing a priority begins with communication. Listening -- to yourself and to others. And it continues with talking about it openly.
Too often mental health takes a backseat to "impact" and "output" and "doing" and "performing." The last two years have shown us that those leaders who prioritize mental wellbeing in their teams and for themselves have happier teams, more productive teams, and do better work -- because people can be more fully themselves.
Mental health is so important. And I hope today everyone can take a minute to reflect on their own mental wellness and consider what you can do to support yourself and others, especially during super trying times.
Consider sharing your story, and please let me know how I can support you in your own wellness.