A POLLY PRESCRIPTION FOR: A FRAZZLED CEO
Recently, a weary business owner and team leader came to me, in need of some support through a change in their business direction and wanting to rest, recharge and adventure more. Here is:
A POLLY PRESCRIPTION FOR A FRAZZLED CEO
Patient: A bold and innovative entrepreneur, closing one chapter and preparing for the next big adventure.
Diagnosis: High-achiever in need of intentional rest, joyful exploration, and a full recharge before embarking on the next thrilling business venture.
Prescription: A 3-month adventure in radical restoration, curiosity-fueled exploration, and entrepreneurial daydreaming.
Phase 1: The Great Unwind (Month 1) - Permission to Pause
💤 Full System Reset: Prioritise deep rest, slow mornings and guilt-free relaxation. Sleep in, take long walks, and let your mind breathe.
📖 Mind Expansion: Read for pleasure, not productivity. Dive into stories, adventure books, or anything that sparks imagination.
🌿 Reconnecting with Joy: Do things just for fun - without a business goal attached! Hobbies, travel, music, or just daydreaming.
Phase 2: Adventure & Curiosity (Month 2) – Reignite the Spark
🚀 Mini Quests & Micro-Adventures: Plan small, exciting experiences: a road trip, a solo retreat, or a weekend exploring a new city.
🧘 Mindful Movement: Yoga, hiking, paddleboarding - move in ways that energise rather than exhaust.
🎨 Creative Play: Experiment with something outside of your comfort zone - art, music, or even an unexpected skill.
Phase 3: Visioning & Future Mapping (Month 3) – Dream Boldly
🗺️ Design Your Next Adventure: Create a vision for your next chapter without pressure. Sketch out ideas, play with possibilities, and trust that clarity will come.
💡 Curated Conversations: Seek out inspiring people, have deep conversations, and soak up wisdom without rushing into decisions.
🌟 Embrace the Unknown: Leave space for serendipity. The best ideas often come when you least expect them.
PRESCRIPTION Instructions:
✅ Trust that rest is progress.
✅ Chase what lights you up, not just what seems logical.
✅ Adventure isn’t just about travel - it’s about mindset.
Side Effects May Include:
⚡ Sudden bursts of inspiration
🎯 Unexpected clarity
🎉 A newfound sense of freedom and excitement
Follow-up Appointment: 3 months from now - ready to launch into the next great entrepreneurial journey, fully recharged and re-inspired!
Together we can carve out time to press pause, stay out of fear and work out what to do next. By exploring where your skills lie, what your expertise actually is, your strengths, we can identify what you bring with you so you can go forward with clarity, direction and confidence.
Want a Polly Prescription of your very own? Let’s talk.
