Serious: To Be or Not to Be?

My Motto: Serious about my work without taking myself too seriously.

You see, things don't need to be so serious all the time.

I'm serious about what I do. I believe in the transformative power of coaching. I am on a mission to help people do their work, their way, with soul. I believe we are all here for a reason, and all live life with purpose. And I will fight fiercely for my clients' right to be themselves as they do their work.

But how I do all that - it also matters. I used to take myself so seriously. Because I was so serious about work being an avenue for spiritual transformation, I felt I had to be professional (aka serious and boring). But I've come to realize that is NOT the case.

Because sassiness, humor, and NOT taking myself so seriously is not only freeing for me - it's freeing for my clients. And it's in integrity. Because I want to live by example - and what I do is help people do their work in their way. And my way, well it's a bit silly. There is play. There is fun. There is spice.

Sometimes I have to remind myself of this, when I get too on my soap box. So I take a step back, and I remember to be me. To be real. And laugh, find humor, and enjoy as I go. That's my way.

So what about for you? What's your way of doing your work?