“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” ~ Steve Maraboli
Traveling is stressful. Some people do it like they breathe. Me, not so much. As I prepare for a presentation on the Imposter Syndrome, nothing makes me feel more like an imposter as when I have to leave my role as mother behind and travel as a professional woman.
The lists, the sitters, the carpools, the groceries, the orchestra practice, the homework, the bill paying, the dogs – all left behind in the name of professional development. Time with friends and colleagues, time alone, and reduced responsibilities (if lucky, sunshine!) – these are all positive things that occur during travel times. And that is what helps reduce the stress.
What I ultimately grieve is the time. I will never get this time back in that part of my life. Best make the most of this time in THIS part of my life. Perspective is everything. Traveling pushes me to the outer limit of my comfort zone, and what better way to learn than to fail and persist? Mistakes create stronger resilience and preparedness for next time?! Each day a little better than the last!
Make it a strong day!
