A sudden STOP!

A sudden STOP!

Activity going at 100mph, the to do list, the action plan, full diary then suddenly, STOP!

Stop, really stop. Not for a rest, a weekend break, but STOP!

For the record, excruciating pain, unable to do anything.

Hold on, this is not in the plan. This is not how it’s supposed to play out.

Then comes the reminder that, guess what, you are not invincible. That’s a tough one to take. The daily vitamin, the five a day and the regular walks are not enough. Your health, the bigger picture, maybe God or the universe - they are driving this, not you.

STOP!

Business cancelled, training postponed, meetings and events parked. There is no choice. Makes you think, makes you grateful for clients who get it, friends who check in and people who care.

Once the pain is under control it’s time to call in the experts, to listen to them and take their advice. The lady who pops bones back into place, the man who puts needles in places that will ease the pain, and your Mum, who really does know best. The knowledge, wisdom and skills of the experts together with time will bring the healing.

Mind over matter might be a thing, challenges and goals a must. But time really is a great healer and this requires patience.

Lessons learned:

I’m not invincible - I need trusted people around me!

Trust the experts – they know best!

Build in time to look after me!

Analogy for business:

You’re not invincible - you need trusted people around you!

Trust the experts – they know best

Build in time to look after yourself!   

Jenni Brown

Helping busy HR Consultants relax by removing their admin burden. Handpicked Harrogate - a bigger voice for local business.

3 年

Oh Sally. I hope you are feeling lots better lovely.

Sarah Bryson

I support Leaders to get clarity through positive 121 Coaching. Accredited Professional Executive Coach

3 年

Hope you are feeling better Sally Roberts!

Andrew Davidson

Nationwide Medical & Cleaning Supplies - LOLER Testing & Servicing - Reducing Costs and Streamlining Operations for Care Providers | Beaucare

3 年

Hope you’re on the mend. You make a great point, tired people with broken backs can’t always sell!

Mona Norman ??

Managing Director at Fogal & Barnes Fine Jewellers of Harrogate

3 年

Great post Sally Roberts hope you’re ok darling. We all need to stop ?? sometimes and take a good look at what really matters. Sending you my love x

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