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-- Less is more.
-- Done is better than perfect.
-- 80% is good enough.
Do you say any of these to yourself?
They are on repeat in my life.
And they haven’t always been.
This is something I have adopted into my lifestyle when I started down the journey of having a deeper self-awareness.
I was tired and learned through the process that I was saying yes to everything and everyone.
And no to myself.
And we all know that once our tank is dry, the ripple from that is never fun.
-- Toxic words.
-- Low energy.
-- Zero motivation.
All of it because we told everyone else yes and ourselves no.
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The key to making the shift?
Just do it.
There isn’t a crazy process.
You just start.
RoseGCareer Mom/Superhero/Comedian
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12/06/21 at 1:45PM UTC
Every morning when you wake up, look at the mirror and say to yourself. "Thank you, God, for making me this beautiful", and for the other believers look in the mirror and say either thank you universe or (what you believe in) for making me this beautiful.
The idea is to acknowledge your existence before you start your day and to give yourself "Props" for allowing yourself to be both strong and weak.
We reach our days where we feel overwhelmed, tired, lazy, and reclusive to alone time and that is cool, no problem.
The idea is to not dwell or stay in that position because being active gets things going.
Jc AndiChange Management Enthusiast
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08/12/21 at 1:43AM UTC
Hi Jen, this was a conversation some of my colleagues and I had a few months ago. We discussed prioritizing our time and creating a space to make others realize our time is valuable and they don't need us to do every little thing for them. We shared ways to say "no" and stand by our answers.
Jen SlagleCareer + Leadership Coach
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08/12/21 at 7:04PM UTC
Love hearing this!
Sarah ParsonsStrategic Project Mgmt + Leadership Development
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08/09/21 at 6PM UTC
Yes! I'd also add a personal mantra of mine: "Give grace." - both to myself and others. Not every day will be perfect and top of your game. And that's okay!
Jen SlagleCareer + Leadership Coach
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08/10/21 at 4:18PM UTC
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing that one.
Sneha PatelGlobal HR Exec, Traveller, Connector
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08/04/21 at 9:19PM UTC
I say that all the time to myself and my team!
It’s necessary for mental sanity as well as in today’s environment priorities and expectations can change so you don’t want to get caught up in the constant change whiplash.
Jen SlagleCareer + Leadership Coach
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08/05/21 at 2:34PM UTC
Great analogy of comparing events to feeling whiplash - love that! Glad to hear you are also saying some of these to yourself and your team already.
Angelique O'Bryan
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08/04/21 at 8:23PM UTC
Needed to hear this today! Sometimes we get stuck in the idea that we have to give 110%, all the time. It feels normal for people with high expectations for themselves and a high level of capability, but it can be exhausting and unnecessary. I know I'm learning to have balance in my life right now.
Jen SlagleCareer + Leadership Coach
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08/05/21 at 2:35PM UTC
YES Angelique - we get to have balance and create that for ourselves. No one else is going to give that to us. Release the pressure gauge for yourself!
