My question for you today:- Are you taking good care of yourself and where are you on your to-do list?
We all need gentle reminders about prioritising some aspect of our well-being – it might be something we’ve let slip, forgotten about or something important has come up diverting our attention elsewhere.
The analogy below isn’t a new one but I do believe it’s exactly what we need reminding of from time to time.
When they run through the safety drill on the airplane the crew usually say something along these lines – ‘In the event that there is a change in air pressure for any reason, when the oxygen mask light goes on put the mask on yourself first, then help others’.
This way you will be stronger, breathing of course and more capable of helping others, especially those closest to you. This analogy can be applied to our daily lives too. You need to take care of yourself so you take care of those around you – your family, your friends, your home, your business – all in the best possible way.
Too often we let ourselves get to the point where we are stressed, tired, irritable, unfit, ill and neglecting the most important thing in the world – YOURSELF.
With the busy lives we lead, taking care of yourself is more important than ever – yet it’s often the last thing on our to do lists.
Ask yourself these questions to see how well you are taking care of yourself?
1. If I need help in any area of my life, I ask for it.
2. Every day I do something physical even if it’s just a walk around the block or a 15-minute workout.
3. I eat healthily & mindfully and take the time to enjoy my meals. I eat when I eat.
4. I think positively. I talk positively to myself first and foremost.
5. I’m learning to say no when I need or want to.
6. I remember to breathe. Take a few slow deep breaths now.
7. If I’m experiencing physical symptoms, I go to the appropriate health care professional. I don’t ignore them.
8. I get enough sleep most nights.
9. I value my personal relationships and give them the time and energy they need and deserve.
10. I choose healthy ways to relieve stress like breathing, meditation, yoga, outdoors, pilates, tai chi or whatever takes you away from stress and gives you time out. I spend time outdoors.
11. I recognize the importance of breaks during the day, as well as vacations.
12. I listen to and respect my feelings.
13. Have you smiled or laughed today – it is the best medicine!
If you answered no to some of these, you may want to take an honest look at the impact your personal choices may be having on your health and causing you this extra stress. The key to self care is keeping things balanced and ensuring you’re not too heavily weighted towards one thing more than another whether it’s relationships, your health, your business or work.
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