Be Kind & Gentle to You & Your Whole Being
I have learned throughout my health and wellness practice that I truly needed to shift my mindset! The “Golden Rule”. “Treat others how you want to be treated.” You really need to take care of you before you can take care of others!
Are you truly doing it for you too?
That is a big question to ask yourself that really matters! Know your “why(s)”. When you tune into doing as an act of self love you are tapping into your desires and passions. That you deserve this and remove that doubt, self-limiting beliefs, guilt, etc. You make that commitment to yourself and make yourself accountable too!
You truly have the ability to achieve your “why(s)”! When you are able to relax your whole being you help yourself connect to your whole being better. You communicate to fully connect and engage. That level of communication and that deep connection you have with yourself helps you get back to the basics in what you need and achieving your whys!
That relaxed state also helps you slow down and maybe even get some good rest too! When relaxed you are more mindful and present. You take yourself out of stress as well as survival mode. Just taking time to pause and just breathe and clear the mind is a big assist to your whole well being!
I am finally out of that mindset that I need to spend hours getting my fitness on! Long as well as extreme workouts were not sustainable for me. I burnt out and had minor repetitive injuries that were becoming chronic. Start small and little by little it will add up!
I have been giving myself more grace, patience and compassion lately! For instance there are times I want to get up and get a workout in on the weekends. Then there are times where I want to sleep in, take my time and get in a later workout. Balance matters!
Another big mind blower is TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE! Your wellness practice needs to motivate and drive you. Not bore you and become a chore. Think outside the box and try new things!
It is good to set goals, however; be careful in setting rules and restrictions as well as limitations and high expectations! Basically do not be too hard on yourself. Learn mindfulness and being more present. Learn forgiveness and acceptance. Learn to tune and tap into your whole being and what it needs!
The best reward is seeing and feeling how you want to see yourself and how it makes you feel! That positivity and happiness. That excitement and motivation. That drive and passion. Only you know how that looks and feels!
(Photos by RSheridan)
January 23rd, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Balance and doing what you love are both excellent bits of advice.
January 24th, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Exactly – being true to yourself and your whole being 🙂 Happy Weekend – Enjoy!
February 22nd, 2020 at 8:59 AM
I meditate, practice yoga, and journal. I don’t do all of them religiously. I often listen to Beethoven’s 9th symphony early in the day too. But I love your idea of adding variety, listening to your needs. If it feels like a chore, I’ll give it a rest and revisit it. Not get too caught up in streaks or goals. I love your perspective on this!
February 24th, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Sounds like you have a good handle on your wellness practice 🙂 Here’s to listening to what you need! Happy Day – Enjoy
February 24th, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Always looking to improve, too.
February 25th, 2020 at 3:16 PM
Growth is GOOD for the WHOLE, WELL BEING!!!
April 2nd, 2020 at 12:24 PM
These are GREAT reminders! Balance! Balance, balance, balance is always key as well as giving yourself some extra grace especially during these times! Wellness practice rocks! I love how this was how I started my day this morning! I usually listen to the Quote if the Day podcast to jumpstart my morning on a positive tip or a feel-good song and then it’s off to exercise. If I can get that wellness practice in, my day always flows better. Then at night I remember three things I’m grateful for and that helps my wellness vibe, boosts it when the day is good and helps it when the day was crappy. But today looks like it started off good! THANKS FOR THE POST! Even if I’m late in it 🙂 Peace, love, and sunshine to you my friend:)
April 3rd, 2020 at 9:15 AM
Balance – Positive Mindset – Healthy Whole, Well Being 🙂 Be Safe and Take Care
April 16th, 2020 at 4:14 PM
I’ve always struggled with routine, though I understand you need a certain amount, or some things never get done. If I can I like to do t’ai chi, but it doesn’t happen every day. Stay well! It’s important right now. 🙂 🙂
April 21st, 2020 at 9:23 AM
I like to think in terms of practice instead of routine or schedule. Balance can be key to living how you want to live 🙂 Stay Well & Take Care.
May 12th, 2020 at 1:44 PM
That is such a great reminder, Renee. I have been sleeping in and have been taking more time to read books. Normally, I only read before bed.
Stay safe and healthy!!! 🙂
May 12th, 2020 at 2:27 PM
Good to hear you are taking time for yourself 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!