How's your boat, ?

This week I had the privilege to participate in a management training with applied Positive Psychology and Leadership Consultant Charlotte Wiseman who is known for her pioneering research in CEO Burnout and Mental Fitness. In the training, we focused on sustainable and resilient leadership. At one point we looked at the state of our wellbeing with a great metaphor model from Charlotte where we compared ourselves to a boat.To make a strong and stable boat, all the different parts need to be aligned for us to sail smoothly through this beautiful sea of life.The hull needs to be balanced and sturdy. If your hull is leaking or low in the water - your health is not well and you cannot sail this beautiful life optimally and feeling your best. As I like to say, if you don't have your health, you got nothing. Your health is foundation for everything. Do you have a clear map of where you are going that you know where you are sailing in life? Knowing the direction where you are taking your life is key to feel connected in life - if you got your backpack packed, but no destination, you feel directionless and even purposeless. However, when you got a clear destination, you feel connected to yourself and your life.How are your sails? Are they solid, ripped or flapping in the wind of life making you feel out of control in your life at times? Your sails are the reflection of how you can tackle life and its challenges.How about the wheel? Do you feel you aree emotionally connected and on course navigating through your emotions? Or do you feel it is hard to navigate at times what you are feeling? Connecting to our emotions and feelings is key for us to live a whole human experience. Our feelings tell us what is going on within and can help us navigate through life as well. How about your motor? Do you feel good, your energy is optimal? Or do you feel that your motor is overhating and you are reacting to life vs. responding? Or do you feel you are running low of fuel and need a break?Finally, do you feel you are sailing at sea feeling lonely and isolated, and not having a sense of connection to other boats? Or do you feel you are a part of a great group of boats around you that you do life with? Feeling connected within a community is key to our long-term health. We need community and togetherness to flourish. So, how's your boat, ?With this simple metaphor, it is easy to check in where you are with your wellbeing. Which part is doing ok? Which part of your boat needs attending?  What can you do for the part that needs attention to help you be able to sail with more ease and breeze through life? For example, what I realised doing this exercise is that I have days where I feel my sails flap a bit cause I feel there is too much to do and that my motor is overheating and running on low fuel, when I find myself snapping at someone because of feeling tired. This is all a signal that I am in need of a break, which I am luckily having starting on Thursday when I take five days off to spend with family here in London.I also learned that my map is clear at times, destination seems crystal clear but then another day the map is hazy or I have too many destinations I want to get to. So, as a result, I committed to one action: booking a coaching session with my coach to address this tp get clear of my map and where I want to go next in my life.I hope that me sharing this helps you to check on your boat, , and see what needs attending for you to feel your best, so you can do your best.I am sending you lots of love and light. Take care of yourself.Heartfully,Essi

We all need someone to talk to and be heard, right?That's why we're hosting a free monthly get-together for women over coffee/tea where you can share whatever's on your mind and get support in a casual circle setting.No judgment, just good vibes and safe space to chat about anything that's been weighing on you and make connections with other women over a cup of coffee! Let's lift each other up!WHERE AND WHAT TO EXPECTThis month, we will meet in the Hub Cafe in Victoria Park where we will all get a drink to start and then find a spot to relay our picnic blankets for our circle discussion.We welcome all womxn. Please bring a friend if you know someone who could use a space like this - the more the merrier! However, everyone, including your guests, needs to have signed up to get a ticket.These monthly meetups are my highlight and every time we leave the space feeling inspired and energised. I look forward to connecting with you. 

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