Today I Saw A GP Who Is Also A Psychotherapist - This Is Why

Years ago I set in place some changes:

• Don't work on work stuff after you leave the office
• Don't work on weekends unless it is writing
• Don't talk shop after hours
• Make sure you do one thing really well, before taking on other tasks or businesses 

I largely stick to this.

But of recent I took on something else... The World Incubator, a not-for-profit business incubator in rural Queensland township of Charters Towers. Now, this is a passion project but you wouldn't believe how much time it takes up. I didn't expect that. I thought that if you hire someone, there would be little that I needed to be involved with. How wrong. I'm not just the big picture person, I am the implementer and when people are busy, I have to roll my sleeves up. 

Then of course, I do have a personal life that gets neglected from time to time and I know that ultimately this is not good.

I also seem to have a pattern, that I want to break so I was recommended to see this particular woman and I have to say, I am so grateful. I wish I could see her every day, but of course, I can't. She is in demand and once a week is the best she can do for now. Well, that keeps me grounded for the time being but I am pretty happy about that.

I talked about all the normal stuff. My childhood. My dreams. My loves. My family. I explained that I wasn't particularly ambitious, but I love a good idea and following it through. My childhood was the foundation that gave me good manners, and a sense of what is right and what is wrong.

It wasn't quite in a soothing way, more digging deep into how I felt about various aspects of my life. For business, I have achieved more than I ever imagined I would and if I didn't achieve anymore, I would not be disappointed. I still feel like I have accomplished so much and from growing up on a property, to where I am today, that is a huge change.

My dreams going forward are more humble. I am passionate about helping people with less than I have and who come from an underprivileged environment. I believe that with someone giving them faith that they can do anything and be anything they want, they too can realise their dreams. I would like to make my mark in this area, quietly so that it's not a showcase, but something that I achieved without looking for recognition.

I also dream of more travel and more adventures. It's who I am and always will be part of my DNA. 

My loves. There have only been a few, but they were pivotal to today and who I am and what path I take in the future. Great learning experiences and all positive in so many ways. They each share so many amazing attributes that need celebrating. Things don't always work out and it takes two to stuff things up, even if it is good. Taking responsibility for your part is important and I did that today by understanding myself more. I thought I was intuitive and knew myself but I guess I missed a point and it's a big wall that I have up in front of me that few pass. Except of course, my loves, who did and that made me vulnerable and when they did something that didn't live up to my expectations, that wall came backup really fast. But is it with our expectations and some are reasonable, others are debatable and then there are some that we need to change.

So change is coming. A smile on my face today says it all. I am loving life and what it has to offer and cannot wait for the next chapter that will be more exciting and fulfilling than the one's before, because I know more.

My family have shaped many aspects of my personality and it is really great to know you always have someone to lean on in this world that loves you unconditionally and without question. They only want me to be happy. They don't care about all the rest.

And friends; they are there for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Give credit to those who may only be there for a reason or a season. They are equally worthy of your positive vibes. The one's for a lifetime tend to have less ego, don't compete with you and are proud of what you have accomplished like you are proud of their accomplishments. We are all born different and it is so important to respect that fact.