Striving for excellence in our professional lives while nurturing a fulfilling personal life can often feel like an uphill battle, a struggle that many of us can relate to.
We strive to be top performers and add significant value to our professional roles. However, this shouldn’t come at the cost of our personal happiness and well-being. Based on over 30 years of experience in the business world, here’s how we can navigate and thrive on both fronts.
Excelling in Your Professional Life
Let’s talk about what it means to excel at work. We often aim to bring our best selves into our professional roles, striving to make a significant impact.
With a career spanning over 30 years, I've experienced the relentless pursuit of growth and success in entrepreneurship and corporate life. It's a drive that’s deeply ingrained, almost a survival instinct.
My mission with Fearless Women @ Work and ExecutiveBound is to create meaningful change for my clients and team. This ambition is often correlated with a heavy workload and, at times, can feel overwhelming.
Think about your current situation. How do you feel when you reflect on your career goals or work projects?
How confident and supported do you feel? Or are you feeling stretched too thin and overwhelmed? If you’re leaning towards the latter, it’s time to reevaluate how you’re approaching your responsibilities.
Embracing a Holistic Life Approach
One crucial lesson I've learned is that professional success loses its shine if it comes at the expense of personal happiness. My relationships with family and friends are the pillars of my joy. So, how can we advance in our careers without neglecting our personal lives?
The answer lies in enjoying the journey.
While I’m dedicated to achieving my professional goals, I also strive (and fail sometimes) to ensure that I make time for personal enjoyment. This might involve ending the workday at a reasonable hour to spend evenings with loved ones or engaging in activities that recharge me, like meditation or journaling.
Taking It One Day at a Time
How long is your list of tasks?
One approach is to break it down and tackle things one day at a time. Focus on today’s tasks rather than getting overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list. For instance, my plan for today includes
delivering a workshop,
handling some work tasks and
attending my son’s sports awards ceremony before calling it a day.
This approach allows me to give my best effort to each task without sacrificing my personal life. It’s about being present and fully committing to what’s in front of you.
Cultivating Mindfulness and Support
Mindfulness can significantly improve your day-to-day organization. Happiness and fulfillment exist throughout the journey, not at the destination. It’s about making the most of today, not waiting for a future moment to bring you joy.
It's crucial to have a strong support system in place. This could involve seeking help, finding additional resources, or even letting go of support that’s no longer effective. Remember, self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. You're not alone.
If this resonates with you, I urge you to embark on this journey of work-life integration with me. Share your experiences, and let’s bolster each other.
We have some exciting events coming up at ExecutiveBound and Fearless Women @ Work, like the Women’s Self-Care Retreat in mid-June and October ‘24 (we host three events each year) and our new 4-week program, The Bridge to Claim Your Seat, which launches the second week in July. To learn more, visit www.executiveboundevents.com
Live with purpose, live with joy!
Coach Ginny 💕
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DR. GINNY A. BARO, Ph.D., MBA, MS, CPC, CEO, ExecutiveBound.com, immigrated to the U.S. at age 14 with nothing more than a dream. Today, she is an award-winning international transformational speaker & leadership coach, career strategist, and #1 bestselling author of Healing Leadership and Fearless Women at Work. Named one of the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders, Dr. Baro has successfully delivered keynotes, leadership training, and coaching programs for organizations, ERGs, and Fortune 500 companies. She's been a Leadership Coach for the McKinsey & Company's Hispanic/Latino Executive Program since 2021. Leveraging over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, in 2020, Dr. Baro created the Fearless Leadership Mastermind™ to help high-potential female leaders advance and gain critical leadership skills to lead, engage, and influence their teams confidently and deliver business growth and personal well-being. She earned a Ph.D. in Information Systems, an MS in Computer Science, an MBA in Management, and a BA in Computer Science and Economics, and she is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC). To learn more, please visit www.ExecutiveBound.com.
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