How I found quietness through the business storms ???

I’ve got a personal story for you today.

A story about a time when I was running a thriving business, juggling a massive team, a substantial client base, and …four children at home! ??

It was a whirlwind, to say the least.

My levels of stress were high and anxiety was crippled in when I least expected it. ??

On those days where stress got the best of me, I couldn’t think straight, my focus was all over the place and I felt I couldn’t perform at my best. ??

In those moments, I felt like a leader who couldn’t lead herself - let alone others!

But the business kept growing and I knew I needed to manage that stress to continue to perform at my peak and be the best version of myself, both in life and in business. ??

So I started to deep dive into what I could do.

“What did other high performers do to keep their stress at bay? What kind of tools did the best leaders out there leverage? How could I learn to be more present for my team and family?” ??

These were just a few of the questions that swirled around in my head… Until I read about a Mindfulness Course that was about to start. ??♀?

I’d heard about Mindfulness before, but it was one of those things I kept putting off.

You know how it goes – life gets busy, and you think you just don’t have the time for a course on stress management, because it might eventually make you time-poorer and more stressed! ??

However, the pressure of my own well-being pushed me to reconsider. So, I decided to take the plunge.

It was a 12-week commitment, two hours in the evening, but I was determined to make it work.

And what came out of those 12 weeks was nothing short of transformative!

I was introduced to mindfulness, and I learned how to meditate, which gave me greater (and much needed) headspace and inner peace. ??

It was incredible.

The whole course showed me we are not just a mind in a body - and the edge I thought I had lost was suddenly back!

The clutter in my mind was clearing and the stillness I was experiencing enabled me to be present, perform better, with more focus.

I felt resilient on a whole new level.

The experience was not just transformative; it was liberating! And Mindfulness has now become a key part of my routine, as well as something I recommend to all the founders I work with! ??

And that’s why I’m sharing this with you - because I understand the frustration, anxiety and stress that often come with being a founder, a leader, an MD, a CEO. The relentless pace, the constant decision-making, and the never-ending challenges can wear you down and make you feel like you can’t afford to stop or slow down.

But in my journey, I discovered that taking a step back and finding inner calm isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity!

So, if you're feeling stress impacting your life and business results, I encourage you to explore mindfulness.

It may take some time to make that commitment or a few sessions to actually see the benefits, but I promise you, your business results - as well as your own performance levels - will thank you!

And now I want to hear from you, [name], have you ever tried mindfulness? If not, would you give it a go?

What are the things you’ve put in place to help you manage stress and keep your top performance?

Connect with me in my DMs to let me know your thoughts! ????