When you gonna leave you alone?
I woke up today and started having a minor panic attack. Being a newly minted indepednent business owner, I have only myself to hold me accountable. For new business, current clients and marketing, I AM the "next steps". On the home front this Fall I have a kid starting college and another one starting grade school and all the transitions and stressers that come with it. So, there are days I get up and feel overwhelmed with the amount of things I need/should do. Then comes the inevitable thoughts of failure and the what if's and coulda woulda shoulda but didn'ts.
I thought about what a mentor of mine who doesn't have any fancy degrees or corporate experience, but has overcome challenges that to me would be insurmountable, once told me, "When you gonna leave you alone?".
Meaning, when am I going to stop being in my head and ruminating on the challenges in life instead of being grateful for what I have.
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So this morning I decided to make some sourdough bread to help me get out of my head. The task for me is fairly rote and requires very little thinking/time. Quite simply, I'm making something for people I love and keeping my brain out of it.
After getting the dough kneaded and stretched it sits on my counter and the finished product tomorrow will be what you see in the picture above. Done!
Now I've completed something that I love to do and left myself alone in the process. I feel more focused, refreshed and ready to tackle the day! So, if you are struggling as we all do and spending too much time in your head, give yourself some grace, practice gratitude and leave you alone! (DM me if you need the recipe!)
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8 个月One thing I'm telling myself to stay motivated is: "How much did you give to previous employers? Why aren't you showing up to your business with the same attitude?" I keep reminding myself that I'd rather bleed my own brand than someone else's. Make a plan, stay organized, and stick to it! You're already doing great! I love the way you handled your thoughts, but now I'm craving sourdough.... ??
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8 个月Does the recipe come with some starter? ?? JK I can't take care of another living thing right now. Great reminder to make space for the things that fill you up. ??
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8 个月I like this!
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8 个月I was just saying (complaining, yelling, moaning) to my husband "CAN'T YOU BE MY BOSS?! I NEED A BOSS!" Feeling overwhelmed and being in the middle of a giant pile of "I should/could do this..." is the often unseen part of soloprenuer life. Thank you for sharing your story, and I hope you put some avocado on top of fresh toast tomorrow!