This past weekend I did a virtual 2 day retreat on 'Food Freedom". For many years I have struggled with weight and my relationship with food.
A huge part of the retreat was the importance of taking care of ourselves physically and when we do we also reap so many rewards from doing so for our mental state.
I know many of us feel we don't have time for ourselves with family, work, health issues, kids, and so much more on our plates. However, no one can continue to care for others if they don't 'recharge' themselves first. We can only give so much of ourselves until we are running on empty.
It can be 15 minutes a day of "you time". Just sitting alone in a comfy chair, reading, taking a walk, deep breathing really noticing your breath, meditation, listening to a favorite piece of music, calling a friend, a few yoga poses, or more.
What's really important is that when you decide to do this that you are very specific about when and how often you will do this. I actually put it in my phone calendar that I have water aerobics every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm. Make it as important as any other event on your calendars.
We all deserve to take of ourselves mentally as well as physically. We have to believe that we matter enough to take that time to do so. If you find yourself having trouble with this, please feel free to reach to me here or in a private chat. I'm sure any one of you is not alone making yourself believe that you need 'me time'. Let me know what you've decided to put on that calendar.