Do you have days when you feel frustrated and overwhelmed?
As if your life is simply out of control?
Truth is, we all have days like this.
In fact, I’d venture to say it’s a fact of life, especially in today’s fast-paced world.
Just think how easy it is to get sidetracked by work and family and outside obligations!
Unfortunately, this often means there isn’t enough time for YOU.
Well, it’s time to take back your power, my friend!
That’s right.
I’m putting YOU back in command!
As a woman, I’m sure you’re aware of that underlying tendency to hand over your power to someone – or something – else.
You either let another person take charge, or you set yourself up to be at everyone’s beck and call. (If you’re like me, you learned to do this from a very young age).
You take care of others, to the point you sometimes forget to take care of yourself, with little energy left to exercise, let alone cook, or get to bed on time.
But the good news is this:
In almost every area of your life, you have a lot more power than you think you do!
And you can reclaim the power that’s rightfully yours, using these 3 simple steps:
Put yourself first
Contrary to popular belief, putting yourself first is the very antithesis of selfishness.
When you create space in your day to prepare food that will nourish you and your family, when you find the time to exercise, or read a good book and get a good night’s sleep – you’re making time for YOU.
That’s what counts, more than anything.
Getting old and sick is never part of the plan. Nor is it a ‘given’ of getting older – not by a long shot!
(Contrary to popular belief, your genes are not your destiny).
As Kris Carr so eloquently says, “It’s selfish not to take care of yourself. Because if you don’t, at some point someone else will have to take care of you.”
Wouldn’t you agree?
Get Out Of the Fast Lane
Of course, in order to take better care of yourself, chances are you just need to slow down rather than rush around trying to fix everything.
(The reality is you don’t need to be the one fixing or volunteering for everything).
Remember, you’re making a commitment to take better care of YOU.
Healing comes from a place of slowing down and paying attention, and giving yourself the space to really listen, and be more in tune with what your body is telling you and what it needs.
As you develop greater awareness, you’ll see yourself as the unique person that you are.
With the right tools, and the right amount of attention, you’ll learn to trust what your body wants, and what it needs you to do.
It will always tell you! (It’s likely already tried a few times).
Is your tendency to ignore those symptoms? Or do you pay attention?
After all, symptoms of any kind are always the first sign that your body is indeed trying to talk to you.
And that brings me to your relationship with your practitioner.
Create a Partnership
You may already have a partnership with your spouse, or significant other.
But did you ever consider that creating a partnership with your doctor, healthcare provider or even a Health Coach, is equally important?
If you’re simply following doctors orders, that means you’ve handed over your power rather than play an active role.
Try this instead:
Show up for your appointment prepared and ready to ask questions!
A good doctor-patient relationship will leave you with a clear understanding of what’s expected of you, and WHY – along with what your options are.
Why do you need that medication, or surgery?
Are there safer alternatives?
You also want someone who will really listen to your concerns, and be open to suggestions.
And then there’s the most important question of all – why do you have these symptoms in the first place?
Of course, your doctor may not know the answers right off the bat, and that’s OK.
But having someone on your team who’s at least willing to dig down a bit, and figure out What’s Going On In There? is as good as gold.
If you’re still on the fence or floundering, why not bring in a qualified Health Coach as one of the key players on your team?
You’ll get the extra accountability and support that you need, along with someone who’s really got your back.
My point is that you have the power within you to do whatever it is you’ve been trying so hard to avoid.
Cause not only is that energy inside you, it’s been there all along.
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