Do you ever feel like there is so much going on in your life that you are completely overwhelmed and don’t even know where to start on your to do list?
Hey, me too!
But I’ve got a secret, ad I’m going to share it with you.
SLOW DOWN.
Yeah, yeah, I know. That’s literally the opposite of what you think you need to do to get everything done. Here’s something else to consider though:
You are important.
I see you sharking your head no. Go read it again. I’ll wait.
Back? Good.
My audience is primarily women, and guess what? We tend to put ourselves last because we are so busy taking care of everyone else. Then we get overwhelmed. Cranky. Snappy. Exhausted. And burnt out.
I can’t tell you what to do, I know that. But I can remind you that we all need to slow down, take a deep breath, and focus on ourselves for just a moment. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, unless you want it to be.
What is it that YOU like to do? No, not what you have to do, what you like to do. Great, go do that. Even if just for a moment. Figure out a way to incorporate that into your routine. For example, I love a good spa day. But let’s face it, I don’t often have the time, energy, finances, or anything else to indulge. However, I can bring a version of a spa experience into my home. I use the fancy shampoo, do a sugar scrub from head to toe, use a shower steamer to transform the bathroom into a fragrant steamy wonderland, and whatever else I can think of. My daily shower is now a magical getaway. Maybe you like to hike but can’t get away to do that as often as you would like. Walk around your neighborhood instead. Enjoy being outside.
Think about it, write down some ideas. It can be something simple, or something fancy, or anything in between. The only requirement is that it’s something you enjoy.
Then go slow down and experience life for a moment.