The Art of Compulsion

The Art of Compulsion.

Compulsion, my dear friend and cohort Merriam Webster tells me, is:

: a very strong desire to do something

Women, in my opinion, often feel compelled to help other people. It is part of our genetic make up. Now men, don’t get huffy – you also have these same compulsions. In fact, some of the greatest men I know in this industry are simply on a mission to help as many people as possible.

But, for the sake of a good ole’ argument, lets run with my theory for a while.

It is my stance, that as women, we are genetically wired, genetically compelled if you will,  to put others before ourselves. This is why we are so successful in the fitness industry, an industry built on the foundation of making sure our clients always come first.

Merriam Webster (not a woman by the way, 2 men who were bound and determined to stabilize the American Language) tells us that compulsion is a strong desire to do something and when I think about my role in this industry, I 100% agree. I really do have a strong desire to help other people. I have the need to help my boot camp members, the desire to help my peers and as I develop into a female fitness entrepreneur I am 100% compelled to serve other female fitness business owners.

I also know that as company owners, CEO’s, coaches and creators, we are all in the same boat;  we will trip over our own feet in an effort to help those around us.

–  We get up early and go to bed late to make sure that we have reached all the people on our list.

–  We sacrifice time with friends and family so we can ensure our clients needs are met.

–  We work on weekends, even when we said we wouldn’t, because it bugs us to know that someone in our inbox needs our help.

Call this horrific time management. Call us “gluttons for punishment” if you want but I have a feeling that because of our compulsions, this is just the way it will always be. I don’t feel bad about this, I feel proud. I am happy that I have the ability to help 1000’s of people feel better about their bodies and business. It’s not an easy road, but it’s my road and I am going to embrace every email, text, Facebook message and phone call. I feel blessed that I can help these people and honored they would seek out my help.

Now, this blog is called the Art Of Compulsion, because I do believe, at some point, our buckets will run empty. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk)

If we constantly give and never receive, then we can never refill our buckets of energy and love.  It is important then, that we surround ourselves with people that not only need us, but by the people that support us. These people will keep on filling your bucket so you can get out there and continue being the awesome, amazing, inspirational problem solver that I know you are.

If you want to talk more, or simply have questions, please email me at: info@whitbybootcamp.com. Put “Misty – you gotta help me NOW” in the email subject and i’ll probably get back to you in less than 30 seconds flat….what can I say – I am compelled.

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