What does it truly mean to be in service to others, your community, and yourself? Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak in front of 150 mental health therapists and group practice owners. They are compassionate leaders who manage dedicated teams committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenging moments with thoughtfulness, healing and care. Witnessing their dedication inspired deep reflection on how we show up not only for others, but also for ourselves.
In this episode, I share insights from this meaningful experience, exploring the importance of efficient structures and mindful self-care practices that allow these professionals to sustain their vital work. Drawing from my own personal journeys through divorce, miscarriage, managing the impacts of alcoholism, and living with cancer for the past 23 years, I highlight the universal need for feeling seen, heard, and supported.
Join me on today's Wise Walk as we ask ourselves these questions.
Are you in service of yourself or only focused on serving others?
How are you honoring your emotions and what calls to you?
Are you giving yourself space to heal from past experiences you still carry?
What does being in service of your own healing and needs look like right now?
How can you support your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being today?
As you walk forward, what area of your life is calling for more attention?
How can you be in service of others and still hold space for yourself?
Are there areas of your life that feel out of balance?
Have you gone all in at work and postponed your personal needs?
Have you created the space and structure to return energy to yourself?
What does commitment to yourself look like in real terms?
What can you map out or follow through on to meet your current needs?
How are you setting intentions and creating boundaries that support you?
Are you currently balanced in serving others and serving yourself?
Do your efforts feel sustainable or are they tipping too far in one direction?
Is it time to set a new intention or reevaluate your current focus?
Are you clear on your needs and creating awareness around them?
How are you setting boundaries that honor your commitments and values?
How can others support you when you're clear about what you need?
Thank you for joining me on this Wise Walk. As you move through the week, remember to honor your needs, set clear intentions, and stay aligned with your heart. I’ll see you next Thursday until then, get your stride on.
In this episode:
[06:11] Over the past few months, I feel like I've been called to be in service of my family and to support them. It felt aligned, because I love my family and want what's best for them.
[07:15] I now feel fatigued, and I'm going to take the next month to be in service of myself. It's time to get back to my own supportive healing practices.
[08:49] My family has needs, but I need to set up healthy boundaries so I don't lose myself in the process.
[11:03] I love how this collective of 150 brilliant humans were committing to themselves just by attending the conference.
[12:06] I also loved the opportunity to network.
[13:53] Cherish the successes, the whoopsies, and everything in between.
[16:18] How we care for ourselves and others are all interwoven.
[17:52] Another amazing thing that happened is we got more Striders.
[19:05] There's a heartbeat behind these self-reflective questions, because this is an opportunity to go within and find the answers within your own beautiful heart.
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