Increase Your Energy by Check’n Out to Check Back In!

Nikki Anderson

This past week was one of ‘those’ weeks. I had to get a lot done in a short amount of time with less energy than ‘normal’.   During these times, there are always two voices that speak to me. 

by Nikki Anderson
Founding Partner and Coach at Think Feel Know

The first goes something like this, “Just push through it- get another cup of extra strength decaf so you won’t have to feel so tired.  After all you need to get this done if you want to be successful.”    

The second voice sounds like this, “If you want to do quality work, you need to take a rest and honor your health.  Everything will be fine, EVEN if you take a break.”    At different times both voices sound incredibly compelling.  However, as of late the later has been more prevalent albeit a bit scary to trust.

Listen to What Your Body is Telling You

Sometimes as women, our energy level dips.  At least mine sure does.    And, I always have the choice to try and mask what my body is telling me with preservatives, caffeine, extra doses of vitamins, and I’m sure I could come up with more ‘additives’ to keep me going.   

The thing is do I really want to do this to myself?   Is ‘success’ or my ‘image’ so important that I’m willing to sacrifice my health?  

Good Health AND Success at Work

Or perhaps I could have both – success and conviction around honoring my health and energy.    I forget that this doesn’t necessarily have to be an ‘or’ decision – it’s this way OR that.   I can make this an ‘AND’ decision.   

That said, I am clear that honoring my health AND my work is not always the easiest or the most convenient choice.  Sometimes this means I need to get an extra nap in my day or not stay after a work meeting for the after-work-dinner. Or call it a day at 5PM EVEN when there are a million more things to do. 

But in the end, to my surprise, I’m finding that taking the time out for me and my health lets me re-fuel my tank.  And it helps me get clearer and more concise about where and with whom I’m spending my energy.    The bottom line, I become more efficient when I take time to check out!  

Here’s to a time out for both of us!   After all, we deserve it and so do our bodies!

Nikki
Nikki Anderson is a founding partner and a coach within Think Feel Know, USA. Her specialty is working with entrepreneurs, executive women, teams within small to medium sized businesses that are ready to grow to the next level. She is skilled at coaching individuals and groups and facilitating workshops, trainings and meetings to elicit connection, unity and clarity, resulting in forward action and bottom-line results.

Nikki is passionate about many things in her life although, at the core are health and wellness – her foundation. She is active in 12-step recovery work and is passionate about helping others to not only overcome their addictions but also to thrive in their life. You can learn more by visiting CoachNikki and ThinkFeelKnow.

If you enjoyed this article and want to share it with a friend or the world:) …it’s easy. Click on the Share/Save button and you can e-mail, Tweet or Bookmark it!

Related posts:

1. How to Keep Your Resolutions Sustainable!
2. Recharge Your Life with a Time-Out!
3. Procrastination and Crutches Go Together!
4. Want Different Results…Change Your Actions!
5. Shift to a Brighter Perspective by Taking the Bigger View!

Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by SFWJ in Live Your Best Life

Tags: Career, highlight, Know Yourself, My Time, success stories, Women's Health, work/life balance