How to Take Time for You And Not Feel Bad About It
While talking with clients in our VIP calls, it’s clear that many are struggling with having guilty feelings around taking care of themselves. So often we find that so many are putting everything before their health.
It’s interesting how many people are willing to spend whatever they can for their children and their spouses, but are so hesitant when it comes to their own health and well being.
Why is that?
Regardless of why so many feel that guilt, we’ve got tips on how to take time for you and not feel bad about it. Keep reading for more…
How to Take Time for You And Not Feel Bad About It
Recognize the Guilt & Dive into Your Mindset
First, it’s important to recognize when you are feeling guilty and really dive into your mindset. Rename activities and tasks in your head so you can feel less guilty about it. Instead of saying, “going to the gym” or “working out” use the words, “taking care of myself.” Insert “taking care of myself” for anything you need to do to take care of yourself and it’ll help open your eyes to the importance of doing those tasks. Then, you can ask yourself…
Why are you feeling guilty about taking care of yourself?
It’s a lot easier to see that you don’t need to have any guilt for taking care of yourself and your health. Remind yourself that your health is top priority and if you want to continue to serve others in your life then you need to be healthy and well first.
Write Your Priorities Down & Look to Them Often
Speaking of priorities, write them down and look to them often. Put them in a place that you’ll see frequently…
Hanging in your office or a spot in your home that you pass by often
On a little post-in in your car
On your phone background
Whenever you’re feeling guilty about taking time for you, you can look to those priorities that are you important to you and you can ask yourself…
Does this activity align with my priorities?
And if it doesn’t then you can ask yourself what activity you could be doing instead that would align with your priorities.
Try Multitasking!
At Remix, we’re all about being efficient. It’s why we have 45 minute classes. It’s why we are committed to having the largest live virtual schedule around. It’s why we offer childcare. Sometimes our priorities can overlap.
You want to work on building social connections while also working on improving your health? Take a class at Remix and stay after to chat.
You want to spend more quality time with your family while also improving your health? Bring your kids to a Remix kid class or work out together virtually. We even have a Couples Boxing class coming up!
You want improve your nutrition and spend that quality time with your kids? Include them in the meal preparation process!
There are lots of way you can multitask so you make sure you are serving all of your priorities.
Need some more mindset help? Join us for a free VIP call and we can personalize a plan for you so you can find your mix! Book Your Call
