Does life sometimes resemble a rat race? Unfortunately, it seems busyness is such a part of our culture that our minds remain busy even during downtime. This can be detrimental to your vision.
Mental busyness shows up in many ways. Thoughts like how the week has been, replaying past conversations, or wondering what the future holds are just some of the thoughts that live in my mind. And it is non-stop. I discovered that people take up the most space in my head, especially people going through a challenging time.
As an Enneagram type #9, my empathy levels go into overdrive sometimes. I end up taking on the sadness of others, leading me to feel sadder at their problems than they are.
This means that by giving possibly 70% of my mind space to others, I have just 30%. That cannot be sufficient to fulfil my audacious goals.
An interviewer asked Steve Harvey’s wife about her husband’s rigorous routine. Steve has a stringent daily exercise routine which will make the most disciplined person feel like a slob. Her response? “His vision requires it.”
So if mogul Steve Harvey, feels the need to stretch himself mentally and physically beyond 100%, then I can’t expect my 30% to carry my vision.
We cannot give less of ourselves to fulfil our purpose. Therefore, our purpose needs 100% of us. We need to stop sabotaging our chances of success while giving even more space to wondering why things are not working. This is not in any way rejecting helping others or being there for them; in fact, your purpose is connected to helping others on their journey. Instead, consider it a call to reject mindless, irrelevant activities that take up valuable space in your mind; that way you can give your vision the best chance of becoming manifest.
This week, I am committed to being more watchful of my thoughts, which appear harmless, yet are taking up valuable space. How about you?
Workshop Announcement:
On Saturday the 12th of June, I will be running a workshop on Writing your Rock Star Story.
The Rock Star Story is the story of your life, with its disappointments and regrets, retold from the perspective of an achiever. It pulls out the hidden successes you did not know you had, highlights your gifts and talents and makes you an all-around badass.🕺🏾💫
How you present yourself to the world is critical to how the world addresses you.
Your Rock Star Story will open the doors God intended for you to walk through. 🔑
Book here: Eventbrite
