Ooo, I love this reframe. I got burnt out over the summer from an extremely busy work season and overcommitting myself with volunteering. I've been beating myself up for not living my values of putting my wellbeing before other pursuits. But! I also value doing a good job! And doing good in my community! I've since been reevaluating things so I can be better aligned with my Plan A values — but thanks for helping me feel better about a summer living my Plan B values. 🫶
You lived some wonderful values this summer! And I'm sure the people you helped at work and through your volunteering were very grateful. And now, how lovely that you can swing the pendulum back <3
I've been thinking of this ever since it dropped in my inbox last week - and the image of me flying through a grocery store, using a cart just like the scooter it actually wants to be, has brought me so much joy and delight. I show up to meetings as if I've just grabbed that cereal box off the shelf so flawlessly that strangers marvel, and maybe even feel a little tempted themselves to find my pace and the fun that follows... thanks as always for your brilliance, humor and the levity!
I really appreciated this Bree, the idea of framing around value is refreshing. For me, the highlight was the anecdote about being stood at the door in your gym clothes. This also happens to me and it is like a paralysis! Guilt, burden, lethargy all mixing to make it tricky to know what is best. Thank you for this article.
Eleanor, I’m glad I’m not the only one! My favorite exercise class instructor always says at the beginning of class, “You got yourself here! The hardest part is done.”
I agree completely! I always think with exercise that once it is done the benefit is banked - nothing (other people's problems, horrible meeting etc) can take that away from you. It's a refreshing feeling.
Ooo, I love this reframe. I got burnt out over the summer from an extremely busy work season and overcommitting myself with volunteering. I've been beating myself up for not living my values of putting my wellbeing before other pursuits. But! I also value doing a good job! And doing good in my community! I've since been reevaluating things so I can be better aligned with my Plan A values — but thanks for helping me feel better about a summer living my Plan B values. 🫶
You lived some wonderful values this summer! And I'm sure the people you helped at work and through your volunteering were very grateful. And now, how lovely that you can swing the pendulum back <3
Sending a hug from NYC!
Your personality comes through so strongly in your writing - it’s bloody delightful
this is so nice!! thanks for making my day, Natasha.
I've been thinking of this ever since it dropped in my inbox last week - and the image of me flying through a grocery store, using a cart just like the scooter it actually wants to be, has brought me so much joy and delight. I show up to meetings as if I've just grabbed that cereal box off the shelf so flawlessly that strangers marvel, and maybe even feel a little tempted themselves to find my pace and the fun that follows... thanks as always for your brilliance, humor and the levity!
"using a cart just like the scooter it actually wants to be"
HARD YES!
I really appreciated this Bree, the idea of framing around value is refreshing. For me, the highlight was the anecdote about being stood at the door in your gym clothes. This also happens to me and it is like a paralysis! Guilt, burden, lethargy all mixing to make it tricky to know what is best. Thank you for this article.
Eleanor, I’m glad I’m not the only one! My favorite exercise class instructor always says at the beginning of class, “You got yourself here! The hardest part is done.”
I agree completely! I always think with exercise that once it is done the benefit is banked - nothing (other people's problems, horrible meeting etc) can take that away from you. It's a refreshing feeling.