Elizabeth's thoughts
Work comes in such a wide variety of shapes and sizes and textures. Some of my work is hands on bodies. Some of my work is by phone from the comfort of my home desk. I love that I get to connect and explore with amazing beings of all sorts. But no matter how much I love my work, I do need some separation between work and the rest of my life. So how exactly do I do that?
I like clear edges or boundaries, so I use small rituals to create those edges when I’m working from home. Before a session, I get situated comfortably in my chair, close my eyes, breathe a few deep breaths, check in with all of myself, and make sure I am clearly connected to Source. Between clients I always take a small break to walk around and maybe get water, I tend to leave the room at least for a few steps. When I am finished with my clients, I repeat most of the same steps: I close my eyes, breathe deeply, check in with all of myself, make sure I am still clearly connected to Source, and I speak my thanks for all that I am.
I recently participated in a 21 day challenge for solopreneurs of heart centered businesses and was thrilled to find a segment about creating those rituals around work. It was interesting to hear what different people use to create those boundaries: lighting a candle, a fresh cup of tea, turning on specific music.
Here are a few concepts to try out, noticing which ones feel comfortable and appropriate for you and your work.
- You are an electrical plug and you plug yourself in at work, unplug yourself when work is done, and you can then plug into whatever is next be it family or a relationship, your passionate hobby, etc.
- You are in a boat at the confluence of a number of bodies of water. When it is time for work, you ride the current into the stream or river that is work, riding the current back out and into another stream when work is done and it is time for your relationship, family, favorite pastime, etc. (Note there is no mad paddling because you are late…the water carries you.)
- Create an aromatherapy spray that you use to transition yourself from non-work mode to work mode and vice versa.
- Sit in the car before and after work for 5 deeper breaths as you feel a waterfall clearing you and transforming you into your work mode and your non-work mode.
Even if these don’t feel right for you, this is a great jumping off point, so let your exploration begin! As always, I love to hear your experiences, so please find me on facebook and share what you’ve discovered.
Kim's thoughts
Ever had one of those experiences where you’re supposed to be doing something fun with someone, maybe going to hike, out to eat, seeing a show and they can’t seem to stop checking their phone or maybe you can’t? I was recently talking to a friend about how to disconnect from work and then be present for our families. Here’s what I’ve come up with from an energetic perspective. Read more