Do you want to have more time and less stress in your life? You don’t have to wait until you take a vacation or retire to enjoy having more time and less stress. Believe it or not, you can have them by getting focused and making your unique positive impact.
It may seem counter-intuitive that adding something in will create more time. But when you are clear on what you are all about, it’s easier to say “no” to things that don’t match what you really want to be doing. For example, if you are clear that you are all about promoting self-esteem in teenage girls, it’s easier to decline a request to serve on a committee on adult homelessness, help out with a Thanksgiving food basket drive or donate to MDA. There will be other people to help with those things. Let your main thing be your main thing and it will free up time for you to focus on it.
Personally, I guard my time pretty closely. I seldom feel guilty for saying “no” to requests that aren’t in alignment with my purpose and the impact I want to make. If I feel any guilt at all, I work through it quickly because I know that when I stay focused, I will impact more lives. That’s how I have more time to do what’s important to me–waking people up to their impact.
You will experience less stress when you are changing people and their lives for the better. It’s called the “giver’s high” and it causes feel-good chemicals to be released in the brain. The result is a literal reduction in stress-causing hormones like cortisol. It’s a great natural reward for something that’s already intrinsically satisfying. And studies show that the more you are involved in the change,, the more of the “giver’s high” you’ll experience.
While you may be inclined to wait until you have more time and are feeling less stress to get clear on what your impact will be and to get started on it, you will actually be better off getting started on it now. If you want to see for yourself how awesome it is to use a passion to make a real difference, join us for Life Impact Academy 101: Shift. Upcoming dates are
- Wednesday, August 31, 6-9 PM in Roseville
- Wednesday, September 7, 6-9 PM online
Click here to pick a date and register. And use coupon code 50off to pay just $25. This powerful three-hour live event will open up possibilities for you to enjoy a sense of meaning, satisfaction and purpose. We’d love to have you there!
