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<\/a><\/p>\nA retreat even has the word treat in it because\u00a0that’s exactly what it is. \u00a0The odd thing is before I went I felt guilty because I thought I didn’t have time for this sort of thing, and because I wasn’t feeling that stressed – what a bonkers thing to think! \u00a0Why do I have to get to burn out to then treat myself? \u00a0I say all the time that you can’t give from an empty cup and to be honest, I’ve been feeling empty so much lately with the demands of the business and life.<\/p>\n
I spent this weekend focusing on me and as a result this week I had more energy, creativity and I’ve\u00a0been much more focused on giving to other people. \u00a0My self awareness has increased massively and that’s one of the things that can take a hit\u00a0when we’re stressed. \u00a0How many times have you upset someone because you didn’t give them time!?<\/p>\n
We can only give to others when we give to ourselves. \u00a0What are you doing to give to you? \u00a0I sometimes forget the impact looking after ourselves has on our performance and general happiness because it’s not what’s focused on in this world.<\/p>\n
What Do You Do To Top Up Your Light?<\/h3>\n
We are sold: Work hard + Do more (with less) + Strive + Cram. \u00a0Do just one more meeting. \u00a0Do just one more email. \u00a0Looking after yourself is your first job. \u00a0I was facilitating\u00a0our event in Manchester last week and we did an exercise on what turns peoples’s light on and there was a lady in the group and said:<\/p>\n
“I rarely do things that turns my light on. \u00a0I always say I haven’t got time because I’m not making time for me so everything I am doing is slower and rushed, causing me not to have enough time. I think it’s time to take that bubble bath.”<\/p>\n
It can be putting your phone down for a hour, having a bath, mediating, Yoga or anything that turns your light on and tops up your energy. \u00a0You’ll\u00a0spend your time wiser as you will be aware, calmer, content, centred… have you got time to be that?<\/p>\n
The Turn Lights On Digital Detox<\/h3>\n
Since I started Turn Lights On I’ve had so many questions about Workshops, Courses and Retreats. \u00a0For that reason I’m excited to let you know that our first retreat has been planned for May 13th, 14th and wrapping up on Sunday 15th.<\/p>\n
You’ll leave the weekend feeling refreshed, inspired and relaxed ready for the week ahead. \u00a0I want as many people as possible to benefit from the weekend with some walking meditation, great food, in a lovely setting and some workshops that will make you feel instantly more empowered. \u00a0I would love to see you there. \u00a0To join us just click below.<\/p>\n