Did you make it to your "list"?
It's not too late! Remember that list from the beginning of December?
Even if you didn't physically do the exercise you thought about it.
Whether you thought about it or actually did it...did YOU make it to your list?
Often when these lists are being made you don't make it on them. And if there's one thing that setting boundaries and priorities during this time of the year requires, it's that you are on your list of priorities!
The pressure to meet others expectations, the expectations of your work, cultural celebrations and all the other year end "stuff" can be overwhelming if you don't prioritize yourself and your wellbeing.
That's why I'm following up this week...to ensure that YOU make it to your priority list. And not just on the list...at the TOP of the list. Really.
Making you and your needs a priority is paramount to not just surviving this time of year but confidently thriving during this time of year.
What does self care have to do with confidence? Much more than you might see on the surface.
It's hard to feel confident if:
You're tired.
You're overwhelmed.
You're scrambling to do other things and your attention is being split in 50 different directions.
Confidence requires being intentional. Being clear headed about your desired outcome.
That's where it starts.
Awareness.
Are you even aware of what you need in order to take care of yourself? Noticing this alone is a start. Sometimes you can be so busy that you
don't acknowledge what you require for self care.
Maybe it's time for that to stop? Maybe it's time to acknowledge your needs.
Let's stop glorifying busyness as something to aspire to, especially if that's the excuse for not practicing some sort of self-care. How about now.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge for the rest of the holiday break...
Commit to one act of self-care daily. If this seems daunting, here are some suggestions:
Listen to your body:
Rest when it tells you to. Take a nap. Go to bed early.
Move when it tells you to. Hike, walk, dance, work out - whatever your body asks for - pay attention.
Savour some solitude.
Find a quiet space with a good book and read for the sheer pleasure of it.
Breathe.
Connect.
First and foremost, connect with yourself.
Connect with those who are important to you, those who fill your cup and are easy to be with.
Your turn...
Take a moment now to think of something you've been meaning to do as an act of self-care. Now do it!
The reason it's called "self-care"...you have to own and manage it...you have to be on your own list!
When you put your own health and happiness first, you're able to bring the best out in others too.
Want to learn more about how a few sessions with me can dramatically increase your confidence, including your ability to take time for your own self-care? Contact me I guarantee you'll be glad you did!
Warmly,
Ann
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