Time for Life
Mary L. Duwe, CPF, Master Coach
Do you ever find yourself saying “I wish I had more time for myself; I am feeling my life is out of balance?” Well you are not alone. More and more advisors are becoming exhausted by today’s fast paced and frenzied business environment. There are high demands placed on advisors by companies, clients and competition. Many advisors dream of high production and a high quality of life where they can take the time to invest in an emotional, physical, spiritual and financial well being. They are realizing they need to take a step back and reevaluate their priorities and make conscious decisions about what is important for a successful and meaningful future.
Over the past 17 years, I have worked with advisors to help them achieve more success while simultaneously raising the quality of their lives in other areas. As a coach, it is my job to listen carefully to the wants and needs of each advisor and partner with them to discover the source of their problems and the solutions to their feelings of exhaustion and a life out of balance. By following seven coaching tips, many advisors have achieved success while taking more time for life.
1. Clarify your priorities:
- Evaluate what is getting your attention
- Clarify why it matters most to you
- Give attention with intention
2. Make yourself a top priority:
- Create a personal “yes” list
- Do not confuse making tough choices with not having choices
- Practice self management instead of time management
3. Identify and eliminate anything that depletes your energy:
- Say no unless it is on your “yes” list
- Raise your awareness of where your energy flows
- Delegate more …more often
4. Fill your tank with premium fuel:
- Arrange your life around what inspires you
- Keep a daily gratitude journal
- Share the wealth you have in meaningful ways
5. Invest in your:
- Mind: expand your thinking
- Body: your health is also your wealth
- Spirit: learn God’s word
6. Build a strong community of support:
- Choose your company carefully
- Create a personal board of directors
- Partner with someone who challenges and inspires you
7. Honor your spiritual center:
- Be still
- Be silent
- Be alone
Very often my clients feel they need permission to take time for themselves. As a result, our coaching relationship will often focus on taking care of yourself as a necessary goal. This ultimately results in more time, more energy and more money. Making time for personal time is one investment where the initial outlay is small and the returns are high. Creating time to enjoy life involves developing clarity and a sincere commitment to change.
Experience the joy of living well. Take time for life.
This represents a simple and focused approach to finding time for yourself. If you are interested in more ways to find balance between your personal and professional lives, please call Mary L. Duwe, CFP, Master Coach at 715-693-8002 to discuss how you can achieve equilibrium in your life.
Mary L. Duwe, a veteran advisor, Certified Financial Planner®, and Master Coach, brings a depth of experience and desire to help advisors improve their lives and practices. She has practiced as a successful financial planner since 1984 and is licensed in securities, life insurance, and real estate. Mary has a BS in Psychology and received her coach training from CoachU. She continued her training with the Graduate School of Coaching, Legacy Learning (Franklin Covey Coaching) and has completed the Emotional Competence Inventory Accreditation (EIC). As an experienced Emotional Intelligence Development Coach, Mary works with advisors to reorient their lives and their businesses for greater success, meaning, and fulfillment. Mary is the master coach for Mitch Anthony’s Institute of Financial Life Planning. She prepares financial advisors to deepen their client relationships and coaches the process of Financial Life Planning. According to Mary, “The right conversation will make all the difference.” Contact Mary at mary@maryduwe.com or mary@mitchanthony.com. Phone: 715-693-8002.
© 2007 Mary Duwe
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