Motivational Monday ~ Living for yourself

So many times, we find ourselves worrying about others and making sure that everyone else's needs are met. Before we know it, we have rearranged our wholes lives, schedules and goals to meet the demands of others and accomplish their goals. It can take days, weeks, months or even years before we realize how far we are from our own personal dreams and well being. I have been guilty of this many times in my life. When I find myself falling into this pattern, I remember an analogy my mom told me once. She told me to think of myself as a warehouse that provides for numerous retail stores and asked me what would happen to the retail stores if the warehouse was out of service. She brings up a great point - the retail stores can only function if the warehouse is functioning. Similarly, we can only be of use to everyone around us if we are a healthy, well-oiled machine. We have to take the time for ourselves and focus on our needs and goals. Once we have our ducks in a row we can assist others. Sometimes it feels like you are trapped and cannot get out now that you have been giving and giving for so long. You fear that everyone you have been helping will resent you, think you are selfish and disown you. True friends and family will understand. You may need to explain where this is coming from - the need to take care of yourself. Taking some time for yourself is not a selfish act but a necessary one. Doesn't everyone else around take time for themselves? Why shouldn't you?? This week, we hope you take some time to live for yourself and do what you need, mentally, spiritually and physically. There is no crime in saying no. We cannot do everything for everyone all the time. Book time on your calendar for a meeting with yourself. Work on something that means something to you and check off something on your bucket list! Value yourself as you would those you care about in life.

We know some of our Motivational Monday posts challenge you in many ways, but we only want the best for everyone!

Respect yourself and do something you need!

Get Fit For It,

D & K