The Daily Disturbance

Ok, let’s get back on track.

8 steps to go back, or to strengthen your sense of self. A process of self discovery and rediscovery. And making sure, whatever you stumble upon, you SECCURE IT.

Regardless of the process, do note the wise words of Dr. Seuss:

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Indeed, why is it?

Having a well-developed sense of self is hugely beneficial in helping us make choices in life. From something as small as favorite foods to larger concerns like personal values, knowing what comes from our own self versus what comes from others allows us to live authentically.” - Erika Myers

Listen up to re-discover 6 key aspects of one’s Identity that make it such an imperative to deeply know, and fully embrace.

Who are you?

Beyond the title, the assignment or the work that you do?

“The Gift of Being Yourself,” defines identity as “who we experience ourselves to be — the I each of us carries within.” - David Benner

Shall we explore this question together?

“Don’t just climb the ladder of success - a ladder that leads, after all, to higher and higher levels of stress and burnout - but chart a new path to success, remaking it in a way that includes not just the conventional metrics of money and power, but a third metric that includes well-being, wisdom, wonder and giving, so that the goal is not just to succeed but to thrive.” – Arianna Huffington

What new path must you take to keep the fire burning, without getting burned yourself?

Ok, let's work our way out of this burnout!

1. Recognize the condition

2. Reverse the situation

3. Recover the person!

Within this 3 steps are 8 ways to RECREATE your life from a burn out.

“When things change inside you, things change around you.”

What is the cost of actually burning out? Perhaps a look back at the life of Robert Downey will reveal a thing or two, and get us more serious in fighting against it!

Sometimes we are able avoid it; other times, we end up actually experiencing it, with a final call to get our act together. Either way, let’s be mindful of the cost and do what we can to keep it at bay.

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley

Not that I want to teach how to get there! Rather, it’s good to know your history…so we can explore ways to better evolve your story!

9 ways you can get there, or that got you there, what applies to you?

Go deep and wide, and reflect, my friend. You do wish to burn brightly, not burn out.

“Burnout is nature's way of telling you, you've been going through the motions your soul has departed; you're a zombie, a member of the walking dead, a sleepwalker. False optimism is like administrating stimulants to an exhausted nervous system.” ― Sam Kee

Physical and emotional Exhaustion. Loss on interest and motivation.

Productivity loss. Are you feeling or experiencing any of these?

Are you burnt out, or perhaps on the brink of it?

There are at least 7 signs to help you assess even further. Listen on.

If you’re burnt out, accepting it is a key to getting out!

Every second a seeker can start over, for his life’s mistakes are initial drafts and not the final version. - SRI CHINMOY

What drafts have you made, now ready to become the final version?

Who are you thinking of to take a chance with again?

If only for taking the time, investing in listen in this week and today, thank you…for taking another chance with me.

Then you failed that chance, again.

It’s a fact, not a final notice nor a death sentence!

“I missed more than 9000 shots in my career, I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

Fail, and fail fast, in order to more quickly succeed.