About 15 years ago I was advised by a health professional to look into meditation.
(that's a story for another day #burnout)
So I sat there alone with my own thoughts.
I think I lasted 1 min.
I was like get me out of here, this guy is crazy.
My mind was racing it was impossible for me to sit alone with myself.
I persisted with it and it's been a game changer for me.
I won't bang on here about the virtues of meditation, happy to do another post about that.
You don't have to go full monk mode. For you it might just be going for a walk in nature without your phone. Swimming in the ocean. I find the breath and 4 beat kick very meditative. Walking the dog etc.
In today's world we spend much of our time avoiding ourselves.
Comparing ourselves to other people we don't even know.
Endlessly doom scrolling cat videos on the interwebs etc.
Step away from the screen, spend some time alone. Get comfortable with yourself.
Business can be a lonely pursuit, but it's a lot easier if you are comfortable in your own skin / mind.