BIG question. What are you holding on to and not sharing with others that is causing you pain, isolation, and impacting your mental fitness? Trust me, this affects more than you might think
Most of you probably know about my health transformation back in 2008, but there's something I haven't shared until now. It's a lightbulb moment that happened during a chat with my friend and business coach, Niki. We've been having great conversations lately, easy and interesting,
In our most recent conversations, Niki brought up a radio interview I did during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2021. She mentioned how surprised she was when I revealed that my friends and family had no idea what I was going through at the time.
That moment made me realize something important—I hadn't been completely upfront in that interview or in other discussions about my struggles. But why?
Well, there were a multitude of reasons:
Pride
Fear
Embarrassment
Fear of failure
The dreaded "I told you so"
Financial burden
Not wanting to burden loved ones
Concern for my kids
A need for control
I was trapped, physically, mentally, financially, emotionally, and legally. And it's easy to say now, but back then, opening up and being vulnerable seemed impossible.
Fast forward to today, and I can honestly say I'm in the best mental, physical, and emotional shape of my life. And I love what I do.
So, let me ask you again: What are you holding on to that's causing you mental upset and challenges? It's time to talk to someone. Reach out to your doctor, professionals, or a trusted community. Be brutally honest.
I unintentionally hurt people by not sharing, but they would've been there for me in a heartbeat. I get it; it's tough when the elastic band ball is tight in your head. But remember, they understand, and a little hand-holding along the way can make all the difference.
Always good to have a lightbulb moment 💡
Does this resonate with you? Are you finding it difficult to untangle that elastic band ball in your head and separate the stresses in your life from the day to day activities. Give me a call if you’d like to discuss - https://theprimalzone.as.me/30MinuteCall