{"id":166,"date":"2015-06-27T19:00:31","date_gmt":"2015-06-27T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycoachtrina.com\/?p=166"},"modified":"2015-06-27T19:11:15","modified_gmt":"2015-06-27T19:11:15","slug":"an-open-letter-to-my-fellow-achievement-addicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycoachtrina.com\/?p=166","title":{"rendered":"An Open Letter to My Fellow Achievement Addicts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/a>So here I am on a Saturday afternoon. It\u2019s a rainy day in the DC area. I\u2019m still in my jammies actually. Such a treat! I have nowhere to go today. So I\u2019m catching up on some stuff and going to watch some movies. \u00a0Had a nice, healthy brunch instead of the junk food I\u2019ve been eating lately (that\u2019s what happens when stress creeps in).\u00a0 And I\u2019m re-examining some things. I\u2019m taking a hard look at what\u2019s going on in my life, and what the second half of 2015 will bring. And I feel led capture this moment and share it with you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the deal. I have been hitting it HARD this year. Those who know me know that I go in two speeds: fast, and HYPER-mode.\u00a0 I pride myself in my ability to \u2018GET IT DONE\u2019. Always have. It\u2019s a HUGE part of my identity.\u00a0 I work hard, play hard, and then go and work hard some more.\u00a0 I have a full time job that I\u2019m good at that takes a lot of energy. I launched this business 6 years ago (next month is my anniversary\u2026 wooo hoo!), and I am continually growing and doing more there. I\u2019m a mom. My son and daughter are older now, so it gives me more time to focus on the things that give me joy (including my coaching practice and radio show). Some people are amazed. \u201cHow do you do it?\u201d They ask. Here\u2019s the short answer: the grace of God and passion. Others think I\u2019m a lunatic, and that I push myself too hard. I have a few friends who give me a serious reality check from time to time, and I\u2019m so grateful for the opportunity for \u2018real talk\u2019 and gentle prods to follow my own advice and keep myself on the radar screen.<\/p>\n

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SOMETIMES YOU NEED A REALITY CHECK. <\/strong><\/p>\n

So here\u2019s what happened recently.\u00a0 Something external has caused me to need to re-evaluate. I spent about a month trying to do what I normally do \u2013 call upon my \u201cSuperwoman Special Mojo\u201d and just power through. But this is what I found. Low energy. Resentment. And ultimately a lack of the will or ability to focus on the business like I wanted to. I\u2019m just too tired \u2013 and unfocussed. And because I haven\u2019t been exercising, and eating all that junk food \u2013 guess what \u2013 five pounds showed up out of the clear blue! And I\u2019ll be real. At first I was PISSED OFF. I mean \u2013 REALLY? I have big plans for this year \u2013 and now what? Uggh. Hmph. Pouting and foot stomping. Hands on hips. But after I got over m, y temper tantrum I decided to step back and reassess. Today was the first time that I had the opportunity to take a good look at what is on my plate \u2013 and start re-prioritizing. I barter coach time with a good friend and fellow coach \u2013 and this morning\u2019s session was particularly helpful. Now I\u2019m in a better position to scope out a REALISTIC PLAN for the rest of the year. Key word being REALISTIC. I can choose some things to do to keep my business visible, and continue to support and encourage people, while deciding to move some things off of my plate or postpone for a bit. And now I\u2019m breathing better already!<\/p>\n

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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I know that many of you are in the same boat. The mix of things that take your time might be different. Perhaps you sit on one or more nonprofit boards, or are active in your church community. Maybe you coach, lead boy or girl scouts, or have other family responsibilities \u2013 like grandchildren or aging parents that take time and energy.\u00a0 It can be downright tiring at times. But the problem is this \u2013 sometimes we make it look too easy. And sometimes we are too good at selling to ourselves, and to others, the image of the competent go getter who \u201cnever lets \u2018em see you sweat\u201d. And then others think, \u201cNo problem \u2013 you can handle it! Of course you can!\u201d Well \u2013 guess what? We are all only human.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the bottom line.<\/strong> No matter what \u2013 you\u2019re only one person. Sometimes \u201clife happens\u201d and we need to adjust our game plan. It doesn\u2019t make us a quitter. It is always good to recognize the ability to slow things down, shift gears, or say \u201cno\u201d. And no matter what \u2013 I encourage you to do whatever it takes to take time out for yourself \u2013 even if it\u2019s just for an hour, or as in my case, a day off on a rainy afternoon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Be well. Be good to yourself.<\/p>\n

Until next time, Trina<\/p>\n

\u00a9 MyCoachTrina.com\u00a0 June 2015<\/p>\n

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