SELF-CARE.
I made Sunday a “me” day, just as I used to do. What now seems like forever ago, I would wake up and enjoy my morning coffee in bed. There I would figure out my agenda and workouts for the week while filling out my planner. I would even plan my meals for the week while making my grocery list. I would then take one of the Sunday morning CycleBar classes before going to the grocery store and coming back home and going about my day.
This past Sunday, I did JUST that. I took a “me” day. I didn’t care what time I woke up- I woke up around 6:30am, incase you are wondering. I had my coffee on my balcony while figuring out my plans and workouts for the week. I made my grocery list. I decided that I needed to take a rest day so I did just that- no working out! I also went grocery shopping. I even spent part of my day reading since I am re-reading “Where the Crawdads Sing” so that I can be ready for the movie when it comes out. I worked on a client’s training plan for the week. Yes, that was work, but is it really work if you are doing something that you love? I don’t think so, at least. I even did my nails for the week since I’m girly and like to have pretty nails.
To me, these are a part of my self-care. I have other things that I do such as bubble baths, walks with Daisy, enjoying the sunshine, chasing the sunset, spending time with friends, avoiding drama/negativity, amongst other things. The point is, it doesn’t matter what we consider as our own self-care, but that we DO it and do it often enough that we are able to make sure that it remains a part of our life and routine.
Just because your life becomes hectic, it is still important to take time for yourself and to make yourself a priority. Your health is important. Why should you stress your day away while working a dead-end job just to pay the bills? Why would you surround yourself around those that only see you as an option and not a priority? Why should you allow your health to slide for the sake of others, or a job, or anything else that you are allowing to stand in your way?
It’s important to learn and to set boundaries. Do not be afraid to say no. Do not be afraid to take time for yourself. Don’t be afraid to get your workouts in. Do not be afraid to stop hanging out with those that are constantly putting you down or even comparing you to others. How are those things helping you when you are allowing yourself to be controlled? They’re not.
Try setting aside at least a few hours each week for yourself. Find your happiness and do what you want and set your own goals. Then do not let anyone get in your way of doing so. Find your “me” time and take control of your own life. You’ll be MUCH happier once you do just that.
