DunRoamin Consultants

Have you ever heard the expression “Fill your cup first so you can serve others”?
Or “Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First”
They both relate to the same thing – if we don’t look after ourselves first, we won’t be able to look after others…

Like many people, I’ve been guilty of putting myself last and not taking proper care of myself. In fact, I was extremely ill a number of years ago and came back to my corporate job a lot sooner than I really should have – I felt I was letting them down by having been off work for so long (now, I’d literally been on life-support and had a long road to recovery, so I dare say my employer totally understood, but I felt I was letting them down)…

So, when I did go back to work, I remember being too weak to place my briefcase in the overhead compartment in the train. I physically didn’t have the strength the lift it above my head.
It took a long number of months to get back to a resemblance of my former self, all the time struggling, exhausted and trying to put on a brave face.
Had I taken the time to rest and recover fully, it probably would have taken half the time.

We need to learn to be kind to ourselves. We only get one chance at this precious life – treat yourself with care 💖

Have you ever heard the phrase “Marry in haste; Repent at leisure”?

The same can apply in business, although business is a fast-paced environment, so we can’t afford to drag our heels or we’ll be out of the race. So how do we get around this?

As a freelance sales professional, I recommend having a short notice period that either party can serve if the relationship isn’t working out – for whatever reason. It may be a change in circumstances, a move in a different direction, or in the worst-case scenario you’re no longer on the same page, but whatever the reason, there’s no point in prolonging the pain. You also want to part ways in the best possible circumstances, which is why I personally write a 2-week notice period into all contracts with my clients. That gives both of us time to tidy up loose ends without leaving the other high and dry, and move on to the next project. 👍