Stamp of Approval: Is it Worth it?

The virus (our stinkin’ thinkin’), has us creating a standard; a stamp of approval, if you will. Some sort of measurable of what it means to be successful and happy. Sometimes to achieve this stamp of approval, we may add to our workload, increase our debt, and/or take on additional responsibilities in lives. How do you know when you are successful? And who says that what you perceive success to be is right? Or wrong?

Have you interviewed 100 people in the same position as you are in? Is this how they attained success (work overload, financial strain, and taking on too much)? Your stinkin’ thinkin’ may sound like: “You suck compared to…” “You’re not doing as good as….” “She/He has it all together! Why can’t you?”

These thoughts, paired with a struggling economy, have you increasing your workload, possibly taking on more jobs or more hours than you can handle. The result can be detrimental to your health and well-being. You may frequently experience emotional breakdowns: excessive emotions such as anxiety and crying. These feelings indicate that your body is at its limit of handling stress. This limit will be different for everyone.

When you reach this point, it is important to discover what is contributing to these excessive emotions. There are areas in your life that you will be able to change in order to decrease the chance of a breakdown occurring again. Consider your stamp of approval and what it entails to achieve it. Ask yourself if it is hindering on your overall health and well-being.

Call us today and receive coaching on how to achieve that approval without having to compare yourself to others and without having to sacrifice your health and your relationships.