How to look after the most important person in the world

When I ran my latest Career Confidence workshop, one of the discussions focused on the importance of looking after the most important person in the world, especially when she is feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Who is the most important person in the world? 

It’s you of course. Didn’t you know that YOU are the most important person in the world?

It’s absolutely true. You are THE most important person in the world. See, it’s so important I’m telling you not once, but twice.

And here’s the thing. You’ve got to look after no 1 first so that everything you do works for you.

Why do you need to look after the most important person in the world

Because if you don’t look after you, who else is going to do it?

If you don’t look after yourself, how will you be the best mother you can be?

If you don’t look after yourself, how can you be the best leader you can be?

If you don’t look after yourself, how will you get the best out of you? How will you boost your creativity? Your productivity? How will you deal with stress and overwhelm? How will you get to make effective decisions?

15 ideas to look after the most important person in the world

Here is a list of 15 brilliant ideas on how to look after the most important person in the world that we compiled at my Career Confidence workshop.

1. Going to the gym
2. Go for a run or a hike
3. Get outdoors with nature
4. Meditation check out Headspace
5. Yoga or pilates
6. Journalling check out Morning Pages
7. Simply focus on breathing
8. Take time out to listen to your favourite music
9. Practice mindfulness
10. Learn to knit or crochet
11. Wine + cake though not necessarily together
12. Take a nap
13. Have a long bubble bath
14. Get clear on your boundaries
15. Have a good cry

I love this list because it fits so well with my philosophy of Contribution • Wellness • Work • Family • The Feminine.

If you’re going through a period of overwhelm or stress, try just one of these ideas and let me know what difference it makes for you. Or if you have something that works really well for you, post it in the comments to share with others.