Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) June/July 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 81

What happens when we spend the majority of our days doing more than being?

• We have difficulty focusing on our interactions with others as our mind is always racing and thinking about the next thing on our to do list( affects our relationships at home and at work)

• We don’ t feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day

• We sometimes have difficulty sleeping and awaken at night with thoughts of work on our minds

• We have difficulty focusing, and may often feel there SO MUCH to do, and SO LITTLE time

• Our bodies feel tense and are often in“ flight”,“ fight” or“ freeze” modes. Increased levels of stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol over time can lead to weight gain, adrenal fatigue,“ burnout”, cancer, anxiety attack and autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia.

What happens if we give more than receive over time?

• We experience low energy

• We have less patience with, and tolerance of others

• We become more reactive than responsive in our interactions; for example, rather than being understanding, empathic and asking why someone is upset, we are insensitive and may react angrily

• We may become resentful and in some cases, feel like a victim; e. g.“ I’ m always helping Sue but she’ s never there for me.”

I’ ve almost burnt out several times in my life as an entrepreneur, and have experienced many of the negative impacts on my body, mind and relationships of doing more than being, and giving more than receiving. I’ m now on a mission to spread the word that there is an easier, healthier and happier way to live life. I have proof that you no longer need to constantly work longer and harder to be successful at work and in life.

As I reflect on my life, I realize that the decisions I’ ve made solely from my left brain and focusing on my pro’ s and con’ s list have

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