Even amidst positivity and a flow of yeses, nothing is more powerful than a solid NO.
Saying NO means taking back your power. It means doing what you feel is best. It means self-care.
Say NO to Skipped Workouts
You can be busy and fit.
Time seems to accelerate at year’s end. Now more than ever, you may struggle to manage your workout. Be honest though. You’re always busy. Why question your date with exercise now? Busy people get the job done, as per the saying. So, be busy and be fit.
Say NO to Cheat Meals
Just as we must avoid skipping workouts, avoid slipping into poor eating habits. Drive-thru meals become a quick, convenient solution when we aren’t overindulging at a large feast or celebration this time of year. Say yes to allowed treat meals and a solid NO to cheat meals. After all, you’ve been working hard and good health is what you really deserve. You have developed and maintained healthy habits with your plan. They are a work in progress. Refuse to wreck them now.
Say NO to Energy Vampires
You are always ready to listen and assist, but they are always around draining all your energy. Some people will always only see the negative no matter how you try to help. Step away, say NO. Surround yourself with positive energy exchanges whenever possible.
Say NO to Workload
You are always ready to assist and most times take on more than you are able to do yet you get the job done anyway. With closure time for most businesses drawing close everything is important now. Filter what really takes priority and don’t over commit.
Remember to Let go and Live a Little.
When you fail to say “no” in any of the above scenarios (and it will happen), take a breath and let it go. There are enough outside forces in life that attempt to berate our spirit. Don’t contribute by clinging onto mistakes. Skipped workouts and cheat meals can happen to the most disciplined individuals. They are isolated incidents, not indicative of future slips or general weakness.
This year has seen a trend of staying home and nurturing oneself. Comfort and self-care help avoid burnout and recover from life obligations. Follow this approach as we enter the holiday season. Take time to recover from your work, workouts, and commitments.
Be kind to yourself.
#selfcaresaturday