“My boys have a better chance of being well-rounded, rational young men as
a result of me committing myself to this journey of figuring out my thoughts.”
This quote from a client this week is an example of a father – recognising that his best chance of being the kind of parent and husband that he wants to be, requires him looking in the mirror and grow his self-awareness and modes of operation.
The world around us is not perfect, and neither are we, the best place to start is with ourselves.
When people say, ‘mental health matters’, it is often in the context of avoiding a negative – the don’t let things get beyond blue.
There is a real, and often missed opportunity which is considerably more pro-active:
How can I create an environment to give the people I love (including myself) their best chance at success and happiness?
For me personally, it is feedback from clients like the above that inspire me to keep going in my business.
I hope this one inspires you to act in your own space.
Taking ownership of your own impact is a powerful and the most responsible place to start.
What is one attitude shift, one softening of judgement, one shift towards compassion in your own mind that might make a difference to people you care about?