Meet Compassion.
When the Inner Board Member Compassion takes the lead, you tap into your desire to help, support, and connect with others in a deeply meaningful way. This voice is rooted in kindness and generosity, but without balance, it can also lead to burnout and resentment. In this article, we explore how to channel Compassion with purpose—nurturing others while honoring your own well-being.
Tapping into this member will energize your heart with compassion, kindness, and gratitude. You’ll hear yourself saying, “How can I help this person? What support do they need? How can I listen and connect with this person?”
Approaching life from this lens makes you feel lighter and fulfilled. It feels good to be there for others and make a positive impact.
It’s important to be mindful of how much you listen to this voice. Women as leaders, mothers, and caregivers are often expected to take on a nurturing role. Our identity and self-worth can get wrapped up in the constant pressure to help people at work and at home.
When we overuse Compassion, we disempower people from taking ownership of their own life and actions. We can also feel burned out and undervalued by others. We may feel resentful towards people for taking advantage of our time and energy.
The goal is to find the right flow with this board member. It’s energizing and important to help others. It’s equally important to ask for help and give ourselves the grace, space, and love we need to take care of our own well-being.
I love this guidance from Lee Ann Munger, Development Officer, Women’s Leadership Council United Way, “Don’t try to do it all yourself. Recognize the importance of relationships and know that there is support available. Whether it’s forming strong relationships with other successful women in business, finding inspiring mentors, or hiring a great accountant, be open to reaching out and drawing into your circle those who can support your success.”
Next week, I’ll share the Inner Board Member who opens the door to Opportunity.