We are Beautiful Magazine WRBM Jan Feb 2018 Issue | Page 75

I was lethargic. SImple
things like a shower
sucked the life out of
me. I attributed this
to the iron deficiency
and depression. After
fainting at work, I got
a diagnosis of Neuro-
cardiogenic Syncope
(NCS). Thankfully, my
Doctor
happened
to have a child with
the same illness so it
only took a couple of
months to confirm the
diagnosis. Most peo-
ple aren’t diagnosed
for 5-10 years.
Emotionally, I felt use-
less, frustrated that
the simplest things
were so difficult. I had
to become more de-
pendent on my cur-
rent boyfriend. Losing
my independence and
the thought of losing my dream of creating my own business threw me into a deeper
depression. I’m a driven person and not being able to accomplish my goals was in-
credibly disheartening.
Like most people, I hit my personal rock bottom before having a breakthrough. Fi-
nances became really scary and I was looking for jobs in my small community, where
decent paying jobs are challenging to find. AND I didn’t really have the energy to be able
to handle working full time.
I finally accepted the reality of my conditions instead of fighting them. I realized that
I had the power to control these illnesses rather than them controlling me. I learned
my limits (still am). Sure I need to listen to my body when I need to rest, but otherwise,
I challenge myself. Being able to drive again and freelance from home has helped a lot
in regaining my confidence and sense of independence. My boyfriend, who is one of
those really good men, has taken care of me through it all.
I had been struggling to create my online Coaching Business while working two part
time jobs. I was trying to build a business as an Office Organizing, Efficiency, and
Time Management Coach. But there were things about getting out there that added
to my stress. The gift of being forced to stop was just that. It gave me space to look
at everything differently. At first, I honestly sat in my depression and worry. Then
one day, I realized that I just needed adjust my business model and find other ser-
vices and products I could create within my limits. THAT was my turning point.
Being organized, time management and planning is everything in terms of managing
my energy. I leave a good chunk of flexible time in case I’m not feeling great and can
push something to later in the day. I make sure to listen to my body, and surround
myself with amazing business friends.
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