6. Do, Delegate, Delete: Prioritizing self-care to overcome burnout to rediscover life purpose

In this episode of the Idea to Empire Podcast, Chanaye Jackson interviews Benita Williams, The Self-care Surgeon. Benita shares her personal journey of burnout and the importance of prioritizing self-care in business and life.

Benita Williams spent 20 years in the nonprofit sector, constantly putting others before herself, which eventually took a toll on her health. Through her own journey of self-healing, Benita discovered the importance of refueling physically, renewing mentally, and refocusing on her purpose. She emphasizes the need for awareness, setting boundaries, and employing systems to achieve work-life balance while preventing burnout.

Benita ends by discussing her free 1-minute quiz to learn about your own time wasters.

Benita’s business bible:
Freedom Entrepreneur: Why hard work causes business failure, and what to do about it by Peter Carey -- https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Entrepreneur-Causes-Business-Failure-ebook/dp/B01NBJKQO9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11XKV5WC3NHMG&keywords=Freedom+entrepreneur&qid=1707790835&sprefix=freedom+entrepreneu%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1

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Key Talking Points:

• Prioritizing self-care is crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining overall well-being.
• Awareness of early warning signs and setting boundaries are key to achieving work-life balance.
• Employing systems and regimens can help optimize productivity and reduce stress.
• Identifying time wasters and making positive changes can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Magical Quotes:
“Self-care is not selfish. It's selfless.”
“Regimens are intentional times of interruption.”
“Our freedom can be measured by the number of things we're willing to walk away from.”“Do, delegate, and delete.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Benita’s business bible: Freedom Entrepreneur: Why hard work causes business failure, and what to do about it by Peter Carey https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Entrepreneur-Causes-Business-Failure-ebook/dp/B01NBJKQO9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11XKV5WC3NHMG&keywords=Freedom+entrepreneur&qid=1707790835&sprefix=freedom+entrepreneu%2Caps%2C274&sr=8-1

Meet Benita Williams!
Benita Williams is an International Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Performance Management Coach. Affectionately known as The Self-care Surgeon, she is the CEO and lead consultant for Benita Williams Enterprises LLC., a boutique coaching and consulting company whose mission is to help women leaders who feel drained revive so that they can thrive in purpose. Benita believes that self-care is essential to peak performance.
Website - https://www.benitawilliams.com
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