"The greatest wealth is health"-Virgil
We live in a culture where going a 100% all the time is rewarded. If you stop, you are missing out on doing the next BIG thing. We hear things like "I was working all night on this project....I got it done though!", "Man I'm busy!", "I don't think I have time, I have too much to do", " I don't have time to eat...or workout... I already do enough!". The question is enough of what? Is it the endless To-Do list that we have created for ourselves? The consistent giving to our families, friends, bosses, careers, and loved ones?
We get to a point where we have nothing left to give. There's all this energy going outward, but less and less directed towards building ourselves up. We need energy going inward to continue giving and contributing to the world around us. I'm not just talking about taking in energy through food, but also the simple act of breathing. Breathing into the things we enjoy and breathing out into physical movements our body is designed for. Lets not forget stretching and relaxing into the recovery that we need to keep moving forward. That's key!
Don't get me wrong. There's a time and place for massive action in our lives. Especially, when you are stagnant and not growing as a person. However, there is a time for tending to our own health and well-being. So DROP what you are doing right now. Yes you. Drop into the subjective sensation of what your body feels like right now. If you feel sick, tired, depressed, and unmotivated, take a step back. Re-evaluate how you are prioritizing your life.
Is it your family, work, and others that come first? It's not all these external factors that come first. It's you. You need to be there for yourself before you can be there for the world!
Here are some steps to prioritizing your health and feeling more like yourself:
1) Whether it is meditation, going on vacation, spending time with your hobbies, or trying something new, do something you enjoy at least once a week.
2) Start going to the grocery store more often and spend less time eating out. When you get there, spend more time shopping around the perimeter of the store rather than the middle aisles.
3) Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). If you live in and around the Austin area check out CSA to get in on an awesome health investment
4) Develop a workout routine or consult a professional that can help you develop one safely and effectively. Check out my new webpage to find out more: Lifestyle Transformation Fitness.
5) Find 5-10 mins to stretch during your day. If not, then stretch while you are at work and be conscious of your posture! Faulty posture leads to muscular imbalances and the infamous "I feel tight" comment.
6) Surround yourself with people that maintain a positive atmosphere and support you in your journey to being a healthier version of yourself.
7) Sleep at least 6-8 hours a night. Make it a habit and set a time where you shut your laptop off, minimize the light in your house, and just catch some ZZzzzzs.
Remember before you start finding the next thing to do: You are not your job, you are not the car you drive, and you are not the contents of your wallet. The best person you can be is when your mind and body are in sync. When you health is your greatest wealth. When everyone can be around you because you are yourself.
Much love,
Sumair
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