Here’s what I learnt: PS: What I’m reading: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig (it’s long) |
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But here’s what came with me: -The guilt I feel when I rest -The shame that creeps in when I say no -The overthinking after delivering a workshop -The urge to prove myself through productivity -The tension that never lets me slow down -The fear that if I stop, it’ll all fall apart These things didn’t disappear just because I changed countries. They don’t disappear when you change jobs, cities or relationship status either. But here’s what did change: How I relate to them. I’m no longer at war...
But no one sees what it’s costing you.On the outside, you’re doing great:You’re driven. Self-aware.Always thinking three steps ahead....but no matter what you do there’s still that sense that something’s missing.You’re craving more meaning.More alignment. More authenticity.And even though you're sensitive and feel so much…you don’t always know how to express it.You don’t like crying.You avoid getting angry.And sometimes feel shame around having emotions.So instead you stay composed.Try to...
I’ve coached over 250 sensitive high achievers, who think if they just plan better, they’ll finally feel at peace. Take Matt, a high performer in a leadership role. He was always thinking ten steps ahead. He felt responsible for everything running smoothly. But instead of trusting himself.He tried to control every outcome.Thinking it would finally give him peace of mind. But here’s the truth: We are limited human beings in a world of limitless possibilities. Controlling every outcome is...