I often hold on to expectations that may not be realistic or attainable or healthy. I value hard work which means I word hard. I recently have been giving myself permission to work hard within the limits of a normal work day.
Meaning, I work hard for eight hours and then the day ends. For many years, I just worked hard for long hours. Reigning myself in, allowing myself to work in a different way, challenges me because I now have to trust that I’m not missing an opportunity because I’m not working. Years ago, I had missed an opportunity to be on the Today Show because I took a short vacation with my parents and my sister and her family. That miss turned into a belief that I must always be available. But that belief significantly impacted my health.
I have shifted my belief so that I now trust that the right opportunity will arrive at the right time. I don’t have to stay up all night in case opportunity knocks. I can sleep, I can relax, I can enjoy down time. When I take care of myself, I will be in much better shape to answer the knock. I also am much, much happier.
This week, begin your day with the question, What will I release today? Release what no longer serves you so that you can receive the solution that does.