The Hidden Cost of Always Being ‘On’
When you run a business, most things depend on you.
If you stop, the business stops.
If you take a day off, you’ll fall behind.
If you don’t say yes to every opportunity, you’ll miss out.
But when we don’t allow ourselves time to pause, our creativity suffers. Our decision-making becomes clouded and we lose patience, confidence and motivation. We begin reacting instead of leading.
Rest isn’t the opposite of productivity. It’s what makes productivity possible.
Why Rest Deserves a Place on Your To-Do List
Rest isn’t about doing nothing.
Sometimes rest looks like taking a walk without your phone.
Sometimes it’s switching your laptop off at 5pm.
Sometimes it’s saying ‘not right now’ to something so you can say yes to yourself.
When we give ourselves permission to rest, we return with clearer thinking, better ideas, more patience and far more energy to serve our clients, our families and ourselves.
Looking after yourself isn’t selfish. It’s responsible.
Your business needs you well.
Why We Created NetworkWell
At The Women Who Business Community, we’ve always believed that successful businesses are built by healthy, supported people.
That’s exactly why NetworkWell exists.
NetworkWell gives our members permission to slow down.
Whether it’s joining one of our Walk & Talks, attending a Wellness Session, taking part in our Self Discovery Days or simply spending time with women who genuinely understand the challenges of running a business, every part of NetworkWell has been created with one goal in mind: supporting the woman behind the business.
Because you matter just as much as your business does. In fact, you matter more because without you, there is no business right?!
This Month, Choose Rest
Throughout July, we’re encouraging our community to Say Yes To Rest.
We want you to have the energy, resilience and clarity to keep building the business and life you want.
So this month, ask yourself:
- When did I last take a proper break?
- Am I listening to what my body is trying to tell me?
This July, let’s give ourselves permission to pause.
Let’s #SayYesToRest.
Because when we look after ourselves, everything else has the opportunity to thrive.
Need some support? Here’s some R & R inspiration for you …
If disorganisation and clutter stresses you out, chat to Kath Holmes of Uncluttered by Kath https://unclutteredbykath.com/
If natural medicine is your thing, chat to Hannah Charman at Herbology https://www.subscribepage.com/herbologyclinic
If you’re experiencing any form of chronic pain, reach out to Fran Doidge https://coachingforwellbeing.co.uk/
Need a supportive and friendly Family Mediator? Chat to Joanne Brassey https://www.letsmediatewales.co.uk/
Want to explore holistic healing? Chat to Louise Claridge https://www.justlou.co.uk/
Maybe Walk & Talk Therapy might help clear your mind and increase focus, reach out to Sadie Kightley https://www.therapyontheborder.com/
Going through a divorce or separation? Chat to Sarah Steele https://www.sarahsteelecoaching.com/
Are you or a loved one dealing with the impact of Cancer? Reach out to Sam Holt https://backtolifecancersupport.co.uk/
If glowy facials and relaxing massage is your thing, reach out to Hannah White https://www.wearespirit.co.uk/
Feeling overwhelmed? Explore The Unstuck Session with Lesley Harper https://www.kahuwellnesscoaching.co.uk/
Caroline Bublik supports women over 50 through Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinebublik/
Sleep issues? Learn more at https://www.sarahhudsontherapy.co.uk/
Explore Mediation blended with EFT with Trudi Stockton https://trudi.systeme.io/links
Need a holiday? Reach out to Travel Counsellors, Vikki Matthews or Naomi Weston
https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/vikki.matthews
https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/naomi.weston
Hannah Darby, Certified Grief Guide & Trauma-Informed Practitioner can be contacted here https://healingwithhannah.co.uk/
Menopause Specialist, Diane Porterfield-Bourne, can be found here https://bourne2care.co.uk/
Looking for Wellness Events & Retreats, check out https://www.instagram.com/yarhamptonhouse/
Need to re stock on your much loved Tropic products? Contact Karen Lewis https://www.instagram.com/ka_elizbtropic
Looking for a pamper style party for the kiddos? Check out Sparkle n Spa https://www.instagram.com/sparkle_n_spa85/
Need some nutritional support? Learn more at https://nutri-sian.co.uk/links/
These are just some of our brilliant members who can support you to rest and take of yourselves.
#SayYesToRest
