When I was younger and working a million hours a week in a corporate job, I lived for going on vacation.
But as I got older and “built a life I don’t need a vacation from,” I have become much more of a homebody.
I love my routines, my home, and my career as a Life Coach. So the idea of traveling is less appealing than it once was.
And as I have mentioned before, I have “packing anxiety.”
I am always afraid of bringing too much and it being logistically challenging. Or packing too little and not having what I want or need.
So last week, when I went to a friend’s wedding in Southern California, and then went to visit my kids in Oregon, I was feeling a little bit anxious about the logistics of it all.
I stressed about what to wear to the wedding. Would I be too cold in a sleeveless dress? And could my sneaker-dependent feet put on heels after all these years?
I worried about going from warm and balmy Hawaii to the cold and rainy Pacific Northwest.
I worried about leaving my dog with a new dog sitter.
I worried about taking a week off from work.
Yes, that’s what I do before I travel. I overthink. I worry about all the things that could go wrong, instead of all the things that could go right.
But then, I go and I do all the things.
I managed to fit everything into my carry-on luggage! (Thank you, Marsha, for the introduction to packing cubes.)
I had a great time at the wedding and even danced all night in my heels.
I had the best time visiting with my brother, my daughters, and their significant others.
My dog loved his new sitter.
And although it was a lot of planes, trains, and automobiles, packing and unpacking, I came back feeling refreshed and happy.
And once again, I am reminded how important it is to take a break.
Even when you love what you do and where you are, it is important to push yourself out of your comfort zone every once in a while.
When was the last time YOU gave yourself a break?
Whether it was a vacation or just a break from your normal routine of work or caring for others.
You deserve a break, even when your brain tells you that you “can’t” or
“shouldn’t.”
One of the best ways to learn how to prioritize yourself is to work with a coach.
Are you ready to make yourself a priority and create more joy in your life? If so, let’s chat. You can schedule a time right here or send me a note and we’ll find a time together.
Happy Wednesday!
xo, Jackie
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