"Do you ever take a break?"

No. Never. That's it, that's the blog.

I'm being so serious.

Are you still reading?

I promise it's pointless...

You're wasting your time.

You know there's more, don't you?

You're absolutely right.

This is a question I always get asked, "Do you ever take a break?"

Short answer: no.

Long answer:

You knew there would be a whole blog about this topic, yet you continued to scroll down because you knew there might be some insight or something you could learn from this blog, right?

Exactly.

That's why I never allow myself any "breaks" or "free time" because once I do, I feel overwhelmed by guilt. I also feel like there's more out there just waiting for me to discover in order to move forward and continue my growth. The feeling that I could be doing something productive or something to benefit my future -- I hate it, but I love it.

I cannot allow myself to FULLY relax unless I know that everything has been taken care of. If you're the type of person in a healthy relationship with relaxing, I despise you and your ability to do so.

This has been something that's been part of my identity for as long as I can remember, and becoming a life coach has contributed to it.

There's a lot of pressure that comes with being a life coach. You feel like you must have your shit together all of the time and that you are squared away and organized. You must know the next step at all times, and most importantly, you HAVE to be on top of your schedule. You feel the need to be that example for your clients. If they have an issue, you want to know the answer or at least a way to guide them to the answer.

But the fact of the matter is,

we are still trying to figure it out, too. This is my weak point, and it's allowing myself to take a break. I always preach to my clients about being transparent with me because the more honest they are, the more they will benefit from my programs, and I am setting that same expectation for myself as well.

I have an overactive mind, and I'm constantly thinking of ways to improve my life in the next second or the next five years.

If you're reading this and thinking that you relate, this is where I need to learn how to practice what I preach:

• Taking a break is okay.

• Having a day that you fall short of your goals is okay.

• What is the point in putting all of the work into your life if you never give yourself a chance to take a minute and truly enjoy it?

• If you don't rest, you'll become mentally drained. You cannot show up for yourself and your future and be as impactful if you don't rest.

• Resting allows time for creativity. It inspires new ideas.

So, if you're reading this,

take time this week to show gratitude for yourself and how far you've come. Give yourself an hour, or even a whole day. Reflect on where you were a year ago from today, and allow yourself to feel a hint of pride. Feel proud of your achievements, the new goals you've set that you wouldn't have even thought of a year ago, and be proud of your growth. You've come a long way.

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