OK, I have to admit it—I’m tired. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’m tired because I need to keep moving forward, but I’m so busy I don’t even have time to think!
“If only I had time for myself!”
Sound familiar? Are you overwhelmed by your to-do list, constantly striving to keep up while trying to please everyone around you? Do you long for time to yourself but feel too busy to even think about it?
You’re not alone. So many of us get caught in the weeds of daily life—working hard, checking off tasks, and putting others first—without pausing to lift our heads, take a deep breath, and simply be.
The Wake-Up Call
For a while now, I’ve been pouring my energy into building my coaching business—crafting new ideas, growing my client base, and enhancing the impact of my work. My mind has been in overdrive, strategizing and problem-solving while keeping up with everyday life.
And then, one afternoon, it hit me:
I’d been so consumed with thinking and doing that I had completely neglected my own well-being—especially my heart.
Rather than tuning into my intuition and allowing myself moments of stillness, I was rushing from one thing to the next. I wasn’t frantic, but a quiet anxiety lingered in the background of my thoughts, even as I tried to sleep.
Ironically, as a coach, I teach self-care. I encourage my clients to listen to their hearts, yet I had been ignoring my own!
A Heartfelt Reminder: Three Ways to Prioritize Yourself
So, let’s take a few minutes to have a heart-to-heart about taking care of you. Here are three simple yet powerful ways to start listening to your heart:
1. Stop Trying to Please Everyone—Start with Yourself.
True fulfillment doesn’t come from checking off a never-ending to-do list or seeking approval from others. It starts with you. Instead of waiting for success to bring happiness, flip the script—embrace happiness now, and watch success follow. Take a moment to look up at the sky, feel the warmth of the sun, and let your inner child play.
2. Check In with Your Higher Self Every Morning.
Before you even get out of bed, name one thing you love about yourself. Don’t overthink it. Just listen to your heart. Let your intuition—not your inner critic—set the tone for your day. Decide, right then and there, which voice will guide you: the one that uplifts and encourages you, or the one that holds you back.
3. Ditch Perfectionism and Take Imperfect Action.
Perfectionism can paralyze you, keeping you stuck in fear of failure. But progress doesn’t come from waiting until everything is “just right.” It comes from taking consistent, messy, imperfect action. Give yourself permission to try, stumble, learn, and grow.
The Choice is Yours
We all have an inner saboteur—the voice that whispers we’re not enough. But we also have an inner sage—the voice that knows our worth and guides us with wisdom. Which one will you listen to today?
To make the kind of difference you want to make in the world, you must make time for your inner self. Not just occasionally, but every single day. So take a deep breath, slow down, and listen to your heart.