Are you taking you and your life seriously? What, you’re not! Then you are not putting yourself Front & Centre. It’s time to get serious, put on your best pumps and stand tall!
We wouldn’t think of implying that you aren’t serious about everything you do in life (some of you even get seriously serious about playing) but really truly, we know your natural tendency is to make sure that everybody else has everything they need and want before you consider yourself. That’s why we want you to take pride of place, Front & Centre, in your life.
Are there advantages to being Front & Centre? Oh Darlings, let us count the ways…
…following your dreams, finding your interests, acknowledging your needs, knowing what you want, enjoying healthy relationships, respecting and honouring your creativity & quirkiness, and falling in love with the gift of being highly sensitive.
Sound too good to be true? What’s the catch? Seriously, there is no catch!
Life only gets better and better when you choose to put yourself Front & Centre.
The only thing that will get in your way (ok, maybe a couple of things) is listening to other people who like you putting them first (I’m sure you all have one or two in your life) or listening to the Mind Chatter that is going on right behind that pretty nose of yours (shhh listen…)
- I can’t put myself first I have kids!
- I’m being selfish.
- It’s not nice to be self-centred.
- I don’t want to be a nuisance and ask for something.
- Who do you think you are putting yourself first?
That’s your Mind Chatter whispering or shouting at you to get back in line (that would be in line behind everyone else in your life)!
You have been told for years to put yourself first, put yourself at the top of your To Do list, make yourself Numero Uno, and get to the front of the line. Can we chat about this because we think there has been a big misunderstanding.
Women really don’t like to put themselves first etcetera (read above please). It really does feel self-serving to women and more importantly women’s lives rarely allow for this. So,we nod our heads in agreement, we acquiesce, “Yes, you’re right, I need to put myself first” and then we carry on doing what we have always done. We totally get it. So then, why are we asking you to consider being Front & Centre and directing your life from that place of honour?
We see it differently. We don’t believe that you should, need to, or have to put yourself first at the exclusion of everyone else (that’s the universal glitch). We believe that you need to stand proudly in the centre of your life making sure that you are in touch with your Self (big S), your life, your dreams, and all those in your life who are important to you.
If you ensure you are strong and healthy in all ways, if your needs are being met, you will happily care for all the people you love in your life and then some.
Play with us here for a minute or two (oh come on humour us!). Imagine a big ballroom and at one end is a gorgeous velvet and gilt throne. Now see yourself striding, gliding, sashaying down that red carpet (8-inch heels? No problem!), taking your seat (sorry, throne), and donning your tiara! Settle in and make yourself at home. Own it! This is where you need to be. This is where you belong! From this place of honour you will direct your life.
Being Front & Centre calls for a new awareness and a new attitude, a Burnout Queen attitude.
One shift in thinking, one shift in belief followed by new choices, decisions, and behaviours. Oh yeah, and a few revolutionary ideas!
- the only important opinion will ultimately be your own,
- stop trying to see yourself as others see you,
- look at all situations involving your life, your dreams, your goals through your eyes only.
Being Front & Centre means ‘more you’ for you and ‘more you’ for the other important people in your life. It’s a win-win all around.
Choose Front & Centre and show up
in your life BIG TIME, crown and all!
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