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Sometimes, burnout can come from the tension created when we try to control the wind, and not the sail I once built a framework for a course I called The Black Beliefs Bootcamp The goal was to help my community break through any limiting beliefs we may hold It had a slogan: "If there's anything holding us back, let it not be us" The idea was simple. ▶ There are barriers we don't control - external ▶ There are barriers we do control - internal The problem is when we confuse the two ▶ We try to change things that aren't in our control ▶ And we don't try to change the things that are When I see and celebrate the extraordinary wins of those like Annette Addo-Yobo, M.A., I'm recognising both parts at play 1️⃣ She did her part - that, she could control 2️⃣ They did their part - that, she couldn't But she wouldn't have got the result she couldn't control, if she hadn't acted on what she could And that's why I'm reminded of a boat out at sea: ▶ You have no control over the wind ▶ But you do have control over the sail I've noticed that sometimes, burnout can come from the tension created when we try to control the wind, and not the sail One big element of burnout recovery, can be letting go of the things you can't control - the past, other's actions, world events etc - and taking control of the things you can - your thoughts, actions, and the meaning you place on things So if you're experiencing any of these: ▶ You feel tension in your body you can't explain - in your chest, or throat ▶ You find yourself lashing out at people you love, over nothing ▶ Your coping mechanisms have gone from healthy to destructive You may be holding onto something you need to let go of Like holding a glass of water at arms length, you may not even feel it at first But the longer you hold it, the heavier it gets, until it stops you from focussing on anything else but the feeling, of pain, of exhaustion. Eventually, the weight will become too much. So if you don't know how/where to start, start with the sail. The longer you wait, the closer you'll get to the point where that glass falls, and shatters, leaving shards on the deck of your ship When it does, it won't just cut your own feet, but also the feet of those around you Book a call with me, and let me help you on your burnout recovery voyage... before it's too late. #Icdane #thejoyfulexecutive #Burnout #BurnoutRecovery
Founder | CEO World Afro Day | Innovator | Thought Leader | Consultant | Speaker | Global Movement 1.5 billion | ITV Producer
Not everyone likes pageants and that’s ok but I am celebrating this one! Congratulations Annette Addo-Yobo, M.A. Miss Texas who won against all the odds. Women are considered beautiful and intelligent so this is not a debate. However it is still very rare for short hair to be considered as beautiful as long hair. Plus the natural Afro hair growing from our heads is still considered inferior to other hair types. Pageants can still create cultural moments of significance: 👸🏾Look at her beautiful dark skin 👸🏾Look at that cute twa (short Afro) 👸🏾Look at the sister solidarity This is a win for African beauty…and sisterhood and it does matter. However it is what you do with your beauty, that really counts. Pageant alumni D. Wendy Greene became a professor fighting to free Afro hair with her academic and legal brain! We still have some way to go to normalise Afro hair in workplaces! It’s not even on the agenda for most companies yet! I look forward to hearing more about Miss Annette Addo-Yobo. Plus, how are my Texan friends feeling? Tashara Parker, MA Myriah Hampton #Afro #DEI #crown #workplace
