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THE STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTANTLY DOING AND GIVING IS TAKING AN INCREDIBLE TOLL ON OUR BODIES , MINDS , RELATIONSHIPS , AND OUR BOTTOM LINES .
your business is running your life . The stress associated with constantly doing and giving is taking an incredible toll on our bodies , minds , relationships , and our bottom lines . There is a healthier , happier way to do life , and I ’ d like to share some proven strategies and powerful practices to show you how .
Costs of “ doing ” more than “ being ”
What happens when we spend the majority of our days doing more than being ?
• We have difficulty focusing on our interactions with others as our mind is
always racing and thinking about the next thing on our to do list ( affects our relationships at home and at work )
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We don ’ t feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day
• We sometimes have difficulty sleeping and awaken at night with thoughts of
work on our minds
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We have difficulty focusing , and may often feel there SO MUCH to do , and SO LITTLE time
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Our bodies feel tense and are often in “ flight ,” “ fight ” or “ freeze ” modes . Increased levels of stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol over time can lead to weight gain , adrenal fatigue , “ burnout ”, cancer , anxiety attack and autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia .
Costs of “ giving ” more than “ receiving ”
What happens if we give more than receive over time ?
• We experience low energy
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We have less patience with , and tolerance of others
We become more reactive than responsive in our interactions ; for example , rather than being
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