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This transcript is computer generated and may contain errors and not be an exact representation of the audio
Hi this is Welcome to Self® and I’m your host, Dr Hayley D Quinn, the anti-burnout business coach. I’m a speaker, author, former clinical psychologist and a late identified auDHDer.
Welcome to Self ® is a podcast for business owners like you who want success but not at the cost of your well-being. This is about transforming self and transforming business. I’ll be here to remind you that you’re human first and as well as being a business owner, you have different roles in your life that need your attention and to manage those well, you need to take care of yourself in the best way possible.
Here you’ll learn about practices that’ll help you navigate not just your business but your non-work life as well and you’ll realise that you’re not alone in the ways you struggle. You’ll have your curiosity piqued on various topics as I chat with wonderful guests and bring you solo bite-sized episodes.
I’m here for service-based business owners and entrepreneurs like you, to help you increase your self-care and compassion, change your relationship with yourself and your business, and elevate your business to a new level so you can live the full and meaningful life you desire.
This is a place of nourishment, growth and helpful information. A place where you can learn ways to assist you and your business to thrive.
We’ll talk all things mindset, strategy and well-being and I’m so excited you’re here. If you haven’t already, go and hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
So, let’s get started
Hi, and welcome back to another episode.
I recently kicked off my book tour with an event at the Sunshine Coast. It was so much fun, and if you were there, thank you so much for coming to help me celebrate and joining in with our activities.
One of the things I invited people to do was contribute to a “wisdom wall”. I put up a piece of card with some post-it notes and a simple question. I wanted to share that question and the answers with you today because I think they are so helpful. Part of the reason for doing this was so people could reflect on the question themselves and share their answers for others to read. When we realise what others find helpful, we can try those things ourselves—though it’s important to remember that what works for one person might not work for you.
So, here is the question: What are some small or big ways that you can prioritise you, and take care of your future self?
Here are some of the beautiful, honest answers from that wall:
Checking in with myself, saying no when I’m depleted, and yes when things light me up.
Continuing to engage in my morning routine of self-journaling, movement, and meditation.
Understanding that this is an ongoing process. Keep checking in: “What do I need right now?”.
Attend yoga and Pilates every week. It’s good for you, and you never regret it.
Enjoying my pottery sessions each Saturday with beautiful women.
Being more mindful. Breathe. Love me.
Invest in the time I need for exercise and meditation.
Drink my tea before it’s cold each day. (I wonder how many mums can relate to that one!)
Make time to surf more and work on my health.
Make time for the things that matter to me, fill up my cup, and stick to the time.
I love that last point about sticking to the time. We can have the best intentions, but then we don’t prioritise them. Something else comes up, and we put that ahead of what we actually wanted to do. It isn’t just about finding ways to care for ourselves, but figuring out how we are actually going to remember and prioritise those things when life gets busy.
Sometimes it helps to have tiny things to prioritise so it’s easier to say, “Yes, I’m busy, but I have two minutes for this”. For me, that is taking slow, soothing breaths. That could literally be ten breaths, and nothing needs to get in the way of that.
A few more reflections from the wall:
Stop feeling guilty for resting when I need to. To become so comfortable doing this that I no longer feel anxious.
I need to take more time to take care of me. Take the time.
The time is there, but we often give it to someone or something else that isn’t about our health and well-being. We need to lean into how much better we feel—and how much more space and compassion we have for our families—when we actually take that time for ourselves.
I hope this has been helpful. I’ll be popping a picture of the finished wisdom wall on my Instagram (@drhayleydquinn), so come and follow along there. I’ll be doing similar activities at my upcoming events in Melbourne and Sydney.
If you haven’t got a copy of the book yet, you can find the link in the show notes to buy it directly or via online retailers. Also, keep an eye out for the Time to Thrive in-person retreat. It’s a small, intimate group of just six guests, and the content will be curated specifically for those in the room.
I look forward to coming back to you with another episode next week. In the meantime, go well and go gently with yourselves.
Bye!
Thanks for sharing this time with me today, I hope it’s been helpful and supportive.
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I do need to say (because you know legal stuff), this podcast is solely for the purpose of education and entertainment. This podcast is not intended as a substitute for individual advice or advice of health professionals or other qualified professionals.
OK now we’ve got that formal stuff out of the way, I love hearing from listeners so don’t be shy, reach out and let me know your thoughts on the episode or what else you’d like to hear about. I wish you well in your relationship with yourself and your business and may you go well and go gently and remember if you thrive your business will too!