This month, I got to share more of my story with Bold Journey, a company whose love of the storytelling format comes from their founding of VoyageLA almost a decade ago, where they ask folks to share the story of their lives and how they got to where they are today.
Here are a couple excerpts from the interview:
Patty, we are so happy that our community is going to have a chance to learn more about you, your story and hopefully even take in some of the lessons you’ve learned along the way. Let’s start with self-care – what do you do for self-care and has it had any impact on your effectiveness?
While growing up we would always vacation for a week at the beach. As I got older I took the week after Labor Day and continued spending a week at the beach. I recall my clients asking that if I could live year round at the beach would I and it was a resounding YES! About 18 years ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and that is when self-care become important to me. Once I got my illness under control I had the opportunity to make a move and I wound up across the street from the beach.
A lifetime dream became reality and yes I enjoyed the beach all summer but what helped keep my stress level down was the daily walk on the boardwalk all year. If a day was getting stressful or a client was on my last never I grabbed my sneakers and took a walk on the beach. I came back calmer and ready to tackle what needed to get done. For me it’s important to take that time not only to keep my stress down but to be grateful for where I live.
Want to read the full interview? Check it out HERE.