The Truth Shall Set You Free

by Kim Vermaak



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On the weekend, I started reading a book gifted to me by one of my clients. It is a book that plots out what new top levels in a new role should focus on in their first 100 days of their new position. One thing that struck me was the author’s advice that these executives should acknowledge their feeling of overwhelm. I often thought that executives of multinational companies had their act together and that it was only a few emotionally challenged few like myself, who struggled with this feeling of overwhelm. 


I know I have often felt like throwing the towel in, especially when having to juggle homeschooling my books, helping other authors with their journey and reminding myself that my husband also needs some romance. Overwhelm is a massive challenge. And then there are people who will happily criticize your every move. Wondering what everyone is thinking can drive you mad. It can also be a very lonely place where you worry about where to turn. It is almost as if by admitting our vulnerability that we feel somehow defective. But many high-level achievers have coaches or mentors. In fact, the higher the position, the more critical it was. 


All throughout history, kings and queens had a team of advisers and sometimes spies keeping them abreast with what was happening in their kingdoms. In my book series The Chronicles of Nadine, a spiritual tutor, a warrior tutor, an experienced Dragon Whisperer, and a dragon trains our new Dragon Whisperers. They may not take the oath and partake in the coming of age ceremony until they have this crucial team in place. Sometimes we believe we can face the important task of raising our families without a team and with families moving so far away from each other, we have lost this important component of a team. Admitting that you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed is not a weakness if you are speaking to the right team member. 


So today I challenge you to look at the people who you spend time with. Who are the ones who can help you push through your overwhelm and propel you to the next chapter of your life.


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