How to Build Your Support Net
Keeping yourself on track takes more than a great system. Staying on track takes a net woven together with supportive people who will push you to go higher, hold you up, and catch you when you fall.
How do you weave this kind of support net?
STEP 1
Start by thinking about what you need and want to feel wildly inspired, steadfastly supported, and gently nurtured.
To get your thoughts rolling, below is a list of possibilities. They won’t all be a fit for you so choose what feels right and add some of your own.
Do you need someone to:
hold you accountable to a specific number of goals daily, weekly or monthly?
do routine tasks that drain your energy (like the things that you dread doing)?
freely talk to about nearly anything?
inspire and challenge you to reach beyond your current capabilities?
give you a reality check when needed?
vent to that will “get it” (in other words, not your loving partner that doesn’t understand your work dynamics)?
innovate, create, think outside the box, and problem-solve with?
be your exercise buddy?
share expertise with you (technology, social media, marketing, finance, etc.)?
STEP 2
Grab a piece of paper or open an electronic doc. Set up two columns.
On one side, list all your needs/wants from Step 1. On the other side, list the people who support you in those areas. You may have people who support you in multiple areas.
Notice where you are light on support or have none. How can you patch up your support net in that area?
STEP 3
Incorporate the people you identified in Step 2 into your systems and habits. Ideas to do that might include:
setting up a repeating calendar event to talk with them
hiring someone (coach, counselor, bookkeeper, accountant, marketing expert, administrative assistant, etc.)
joining or starting a group e.g., mastermind, yoga studio, gym, walking group…
asking your current support peeps if they know someone who can support you in the missing areas.
Here’s the bottom line:
Instead of feeling exhausted trying to do everything yourself, allow yourself to receive support from others. If you want to explore more ways to do this, book a chat with me.