“I Don’t Have Enough Time” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
Strategy
Why Great Leaders Manage Their Nervous Systems First
We’ve all said it. Hell – I’ve said this more than I care to admit!
“I’d love to take a break, but I don’t have enough time.”
“I know I should work out more, eat better, sleep earlier—but right now, work is just too demanding.”
“I’ll rest when things calm down.”
If you’re a leader, these excuses probably sound familiar, maybe even justified. After all, people are counting on you. Your inbox is overflowing. That next meeting, next deadline, next acquisition, next decision…it all feels urgent.
But let’s be honest, is it really a time problem? Or are we using busyness as a socially acceptable cover for a deeper, more uncomfortable truth, that we’ve learned to deprioritize our own wellness, even when we know better?
A few weeks ago I connected with a new CFO. A wonderful man and a high performer, when I asked him what he does to engage in self-care he responded, “I just don’t have enough time.” I chuckled and shared that if I had a dollar for every one of my executive coaching clients that said that sentence, I could retire comfortably on a tropical island!
The High Cost of Being Always-On
Leadership today is glorified hustle. Being “on” 24/7 is worn like a badge of honor. But this culture of constant productivity comes at a cost. Not just to physical health, but to emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, and long-term performance. So for those of you that need data to help you engage in self-care and wellness, here is some data for you.
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