Does This Still Suit Me?

I’ve run my business for 7.5 years.

When I started my market research company, what I needed as a one-woman band was very different from what we need now as 10+ full-time, part-time, freelance and fractional team members. We had to audit what was working for us, and what was not. For example,

✅ Project tracking had to move from Google Sheets to a much more sophisticated and customized software to keep up with all of our deliverables.

✅ The survey software license has gone up 7 fold as additional features and functionalities were needed to support both the growth of and the complexity of the projects we manage.

✅ Invoicing processes for a large team needed to be systematized as did other areas of the business: proposal processes, project-kick offs, fulfillments, etc. 

What worked for me years ago doesn’t work for me now. What I had in place - sometimes for years, was no longer suiting the company that we turned in to.

And I’ve been thinking about how this applies to our lives personally too.

I've been thinking about how easily we can put blinders on, go through our day-to-day, and not ask ourselves a very important question about many areas of our lives:

Is this still suiting me?

(I’m assuming that if it’s in my life it did at some point, but even that likely deserves a confirmation).

Here are a few areas where you can ask yourself - “Is this still suiting me?”

• Career:  Are you still passionate about your work or has the spark faded? Does your  job provide opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and alignment with your values? Is that important to you?  For example, if you once found joy in your role as a marketing manager but now feel uninspired by the day-to-day tasks, just ask yourself if it’s time to seek out opportunities that reignite your passion.
• Relationship Dynamics: This could be one of its own as you think about relationships in your life both romantic and platonic. Do they bring or suck energy from you? Do they bring out the best in you? Do they align with your values and what’s important to you in your life? Just ask if it’s time to reevaluate the dynamic and set boundaries to prioritize your well-being.
•  Lifestyle Choices.  Consider your daily habits and routines. Do they contribute to your overall well-being and happiness, or do they leave you feeling depleted and unbalanced? Be mindful of whether your lifestyle choices -  diet, exercise, hobbies - align with your goals for health and vitality. For example, if your sedentary lifestyle leaves you feeling sluggish and unmotivated is that suiting you? Or is it time to incorporate regular exercise into your routine to boost your energy levels and enhance your overall quality of life?
• Living Environment: Take a critical look at your living space. Does it suit you? Does it provide a sense of comfort and sanctuary, or does it feel cluttered and chaotic?  For instance, if your crowded apartment exacerbates feelings of stress and overwhelm, you may decide it’s time to pick up the Marie Kondo book and throw things out that don’t bring you joy, transforming your space to one that does.
• Personal Growth and Development:  Do your developmental goals still suit you? Are you actively seeking out opportunities for learning and self-improvement, or have you become complacent in your comfort zone? Consider whether your current pursuits align with your long-term goals and aspirations for personal growth. 

Putting in the practice of regularly asking yourself "Is this still suiting me?" can be a great way to start living a more intentional, fulfilling life.  And all it requires is a journal and a pen.

What's no longer suiting you?

What might you have to let go of or change?