It’s 4 am, and it feels like it. I’ve been tossing and turning for hours. I got up a few hours ago to sit in the sauna, hoping the heat and elevated heart rate would lull me to sleep. Thirty minutes before my sweat session, I took a drive while listening to some Lofi music with the hopes that the vibration from the car and chill vibes would steady my mind. Nope. Nothing. All I could think about was my looming deadline hovering over me like a cloud. And then it hit me - I’m worrying more than working—no more.
When I think about how challenging it can be to settle the mind when it’s full of unknowns, deadlines, family stuff, health stuff - insert your thing here:________ - I think about how many things I’ve conquered in the past and challenge myself with a question my therapist gave me: “Why would that change now?” Let’s sit with that a bit. Think through all the tough stuff you’ve accomplished in your past, things you thought would end disastrously only to overcome, and afterward, keep it moving without so much as a cupcake to celebrate your triumph. Such a robust framework - why would THIS time be different?
I think we should care about the quality of our work - our standards are what has and continues to shape our work and our relationships, but I can’t square high standards with high stress. I no longer want to try to make sense of significant opportunities that lead to big migraines. The pit stops do not define the journey to success; it’s defined by the road ahead. An old boss once told me, “Bobby, take some time off - the work will be here for you when you get back.” That wasn’t a threat; it was a promise that I was trusted and valued and that my worth wasn’t in my worry but in my execution.
At BH Consultancy, we’re big on mindset change. We want to help our clients find balance in their business and their minds. We do this by exploring where you want to be and how your superpowers can help you knock down the roadblocks in front of you. Our methods aren’t magic but measurable, and we’d like to walk with you along your journey.
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