This week was intense for me. Even a life coach gets stressed out sometimes, and after this week, I arrived at Saturday really needing to decompress.
So this morning I decided to take a break and enjoy one of my favorite pastimes: gardening and landscape design. Our yard is in a constant state of evolution, just the way I like it!
The point is, I put on my “life coach hat” and did some self coaching:
I reminded myself to step back from the stress and reconnect with something that I really love.
Is that some advice you need to give yourself once in a while?
For most of my clients, it is – and it goes right to the heart of self-care. We get so caught up in our busy lives, fulfilling commitments, taking care of other people, and trying to achieve as much as possible. And sometimes, in the midst of it all, we forgot about slowing down to do what we love. It’s fundamental to authentic happiness!
So today’s life coaching strategy is simple: step aside from the stress for one hour today and do something you love.
Maybe you’re like me, and it’s gardening. Or maybe it’s kicking around the soccer ball with your kids. Or reading a book on the back porch.
Whatever it is, go enjoy yourself! You have one precious life, so make the most of it!
If you liked this article, check out: Authentic Happiness: Give Time to Your Talents
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Filed under: life coaching, Self-care, Stress Management Tagged: authentic happiness, happiness, life coach, managing stress, Positive psychology, Self-help, stress
