It takes us time to adjust to change. Recently, my practice expanded quickly, and before I could adjust to this new level of business, I found myself wishing for time to breathe and take it all in. So I walked around saying, “I need a break. I love that my business is flourishing, but I just need a break!”
I got what I wished for. Almost.
I spent last Friday evening in the ER. I dropped a snowplow blade on my foot. They took X-Rays of my foot to see if I did indeed “get a break.” Miraculously, I didn’t fracture a single bone. I certainly bruised a lot of things. (I’ve been icing and elevating for a week now) I got all the rest I needed and more. I’ve had to cancel several appointments, and rearrange meetings to take place in my home office since I can’t drive. Everyone has been remarkably accommodating.
In many ways, I got the R&R I was craving. But next time, I think I’ll wish for some rest instead!
Thank God it wasn’t a break – my massage therapist broke her ankle and was out for weeks (she had probably been wishing for a “break” too around Christmas – and got it!).
Totally get it – I try to bless my clients every chance I get, especially when I’m surrounded by projects!
One thing I’ve been actively doing is denying the word “busy” – it has no real meaning and has a negative connotation associated with it. When people ask if I’m busy, I choose to say “I’m productive”. I hope to find a more exciting/interesting word eventually – but to deny busy denies the hectic/overwhelmed feelings that are associated with the term. It makes me feel less “busy” and more in control…
Just my idea…
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