Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
Maintaining a balance between work and family is an on-going practice. Life is not always rainbows and sunshine. Things are always in transition and the only constant in life is change. Understanding this concept allows me to be more accepting and open to life’s demands. Being fully aware of my present moment, understanding my inner self, my authentic personality and knowing what is important to me enables me to know why I do the things I do. Over the years, I have developed a self-care routine that has supported me in becoming conscious of my thoughts, feelings, and perceptions; and to effectively regulate my emotions and channel my energy to what matters most to me. I practise mindfulness, self-compassion, loving-kindness, gratitude and I meditate on a daily basis.
The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
The biggest challenge I have overcome is my own inner demons. All the negative self-talk, the feeling of not being good enough, to always have to prove myself by doing more, and being better. It was through the practice of my mindfulness and self-compassion that I learned to accept my own imperfections, developing a meaningful relationship with myself and uncovering my own intrinsic values to give myself permission to be the best version of myself.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
Business is full of surprises with challenging circumstances. For me, adopting an open mindset to expect the unexpected has been beneficial to the overall success of owning my business. I see adversity as a signal for growth and allow myself to see the pros in the cons, and work my way around and above them. The keyword here is ‘sustainability’. Creating a balance within my current resources without compromising the quality of my work, while meeting the demands of today without adversely impacting the needs of tomorrow. This comes from being in alignment with my own capabilities and knowing my limits without exhausting all my resources and energy.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
I have a profound interest in holistic wellness: learning and exploring the connections between our mind, body and soul. As I sat deeply contemplating in the interconnectedness of my burning passion to holistic wellness and how it relates to living in harmony with life (mind, body and soul), I uncovered my heart’s desire, the purpose which has led me to where I am today.
Before I started my business, I asked myself, ‘What’s important to me?’. I was dawned by the sense of joy and fulfilment I experienced throughout my career working with people from all walks of life, the immensely valuable moments I embraced serving and rendering my service and time to work with, to help, and to inspire. I found the truth that served me, which is congruent with my values and who I truly am from within.
My vision is living my true purpose. I aspire to leave a legacy, to be an inspiring example to the world, to show them the beauty of love. The love that creates positive values, unconditional acceptance, forgiveness, compassion and which makes life better for people. I hope to motivate others to embrace life to their full potential by cultivating goodness, to be mindful, grateful, and authentic for who they are and what they do; and ultimately to inspire others to grow together.
My mindfulness and self-discovery coaching practice is where I aim to contribute and create a positive difference in the lives of people I cross paths with. My mission is to help them discover what their own personal ‘best’ could potentially be; to identify what’s important to them; to overcome their limiting beliefs; to find the core values in themselves and in what they do which enables them to make wiser choices and in the fullness of time create a more empowered, balanced and fulfilled life.
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