If you needed a sign that it’s OK to take a break, Chile, this is it.
You already know if you live in Burnout City. Residents of burnout city are always busy, can never take a call, gobble lunch on the go, they complain of their epic to-do lists until…they crash or have an anxiety attack which the body’s way of saying “slow down!” The saddest part about being overly productive is that you may be using your business to cover up for deeper insecurities.
I know… I know. It feels “ahh-mazing” to get noticed and validated. But girl, every now and then we all need a self-check-in to see if these validations are rooted in a fixation with external sources like promotions, money, and even keeping our INSTA feed fresh just to get the hype from the ” hearts” and ” likes.”
It’s not about whether you feel important, but rather how often other people approve or fix your success.
When approval comes more from outside yourself, it can leave you feeling empty and sad. If you don’t know when it is the “RIGHT” time to say NO, you might get in trouble. Queen Shonda had her “Year of YES,” and I’m giving you permission to have a “Year of NO THANK YOU” if you need it.
Chile, take time off if you must. If you dare to look within, you discover that at the end of the day you are seeking legitimacy. We falsely believe that outside things will fill what’s empty within ourselves. Yet it never will. That’s why it’s important every day to fill your well with daily prayer, quiet time, and silence to hear what you really need. Don’t wait til the veggie hits the fan and have to holler Fix it Jesus!
The more you connect with what you need, you’ll seek what’s truly important. You’ll find that “busy” is not as amazing as savoring simple beauty, experiencing gratitude for small miracles, appreciating the priceless value of peace of mind and good health, or spending more time cultivating human connections. Drop an AMEN in the comments if you agree. -XO