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An Honest Conversation on Slowing Down

Published: Oct. 13, 2020, 10 a.m.

I want to talk about working SUPER overtime and the importance of slowing down. With all the hustle that has been going on in my life lately, I just wanted to have an honest conversation about where I’m at and deciding where to draw the line and finally getting back on track to move forward.

 

[00:01 - 06:10] What’s going on in my life

  • I talk about what’s been happening in my life lately
  • Started this step-up challenge by Brian Mayoral in July
    • After Unleash the power within by Tony Robbins
  • Involve in a mastermind community and leadership role
    • Seeing much growth and self-transformation
  • Working on getting certified in neuro-linguistic programing
  • Developing my personal development, coaching program, and masterclass
  • Making a short film
  • Still having my day job and daily fitness routine

[05:30 - 8:30] Decide where to draw the line

  • Experiencing the signs of massive burnout and exhaustion
  • I want to draw the line before I burnout 
  • My past experiences dealing with burnout 

[08:31 - 8:30] 6 Steps to get back on track

  • Getting outside as much as possible
    • Refind moment of clarity and slow down
  • A little reset vacation
    • Take time for yourself
  • Prioritizing
    • Ask yourself, “What am I giving most value to?”
    • Download some productivity apps
  • Making my Vitality a priority
    • Heath and fitness
    • Hire a fitness coach
  • Simplifying things down
    • Living with necessity not through excess
    • Routine your life to avoid decision fatigue
  • Setting boundaries
    • Time blocking with social media, etc
    • Set boundaries with people and be direct about it
    • Learning how to say No

[23:00 - 26:14] An Honest Conversation on Slowing Down

  • Feeling overwhelmed is going to happen
  • Recognizing it, being self aware
    • Figure out what works for you to get back on track
  • Mental clarity to move forward
  • Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“I still believe in working hard to reach your dreams. You can’t just dream about it, but you have to put massive action into it.” - C.N. Sloan.

“You have to decide where to draw that line, so you don’t get massive burn out.” - C.N. Sloan

“To take care of your mind, you have to also take care of your body.” - C.N. Sloan

“When we routine our lives down, it makes it so much simpler that allows you to use bigger energy to focus on the decisions that you have to make throughout the day.” - C.N. Sloan

 

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