I shared on Instagram that I applied for a new job and got it! It’s a promotion and I have both direct and indirect reports, and while I’m loving it, it’s a lot. Especially since I’m still doing my old job until I recruit suitable replacements.
I decided that this is a good a time as any for a reset.
As Gretchen Rubin often says, the Strategy of the Clean Slate is powerful so I’m using this time to rethink how I want to move forward at work. In financial services, we’ve all been working way too much since Covid hit last March and I honestly think this level of intense work is unsustainable.
- Do you need a reset in the way you work?
- Do you need to move more during the day?
- Do you need to eat better and stock up on healthy snacks?
- Do you need better work boundaries for yourself and others?
(all of these are a yes for me too)
What about a reset in other areas of your life?
- Do you need to catch up on some personal medical or other errands – dentist, gynae, haircuts?
- Does your home need a bit of a refresh? As much as I clean and organise throughout the year, there is nothing like spring to inspire me to organise little spaces and get a few tolerations sorted. Earlier today I emailed the carpet cleaner and I’ll be booking the window cleaners soon.
- Does your exercise routine need a shake up? It seems that mine gets shaken up every 6 months or so even though it is not intentional. My existing Zumba classes have been fully booked for the last couple of weeks no matter how early in the day I book. I’m not a fan of just pitching and “hoping for the best” as some have suggested. I’d rather intentionally book elsewhere and know I have a space – that suits my upholder self much better. So I decided to lean into it (less stress!) and have just booked elsewhere for now. And look at my gorgeous view while I drive to the new gym…
If you need a reset, and you need some help strategising, that’s my super power so contact me when you’re ready for your laser coaching session.
Otherwise, comment and tell me where and how you’re resetting in your life.
Oh my goodness, girl, as usual we are on the same page!!! Yes, being in financial services the work is crazy. I was in a bad mood all week and finally today got my act back together again. I posted my goals for October and one of them is to set boundaries with work on my priorities and hours of work schedule. I also need to exercise more for both my mental heath as well as my blood pressure that is getting higher for me.
So true, Heather! Financial services has been crazy.
I did my October goals this morning too and better work hours is on my list too. Exercise is the one thing that has kept me sane through this pandemic.