Prioritize Thy Self
Hey Ladies! Have you done your workout yet today? No? Then quit reading right now and pound that treadmill. I’ll meet you back here in 30! Otherwise you will have a less fabulous and less than productive day. Here are the top ten reasons for taking care of yourself and the top ten ill effects of not.BENEFITS OF BEING FIT, HEALTHY, AND NOT IGNORED
• Better sleep and earlier to rise which adds more valuable hours to your day
• More energy to avoid crashing in the afternoon, interfering with the day’s obligations.
• Less aches and pains, increased strength and flexibility
• Happier
• Increased swimsuit confidence to enjoy beach and water parks with kids
• Clear skin and more youthful appearance
• More focused on the many tasks to be completed at work and at home
• Being a healthy role model for your kids
• Feeling sexy and improved relationship with spouse
• People respect you when YOU respect you
DISADVANTAGES OF NOT TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
• Low energy and need for frequent naps
• Decreased production
• Aches and pains
• Stiffness and lack of flexibility
• Aged skin and overall appearance
• Swimsuit fear and missed fun in the sun time with kids
• Lack of confidence which effects everything negatively
• Lower performance at work
• Tendency to draw away from people
• You’re teaching your daughter a pattern of not taking care of HER self.
As parents we often feel guilty to put our needs above anyone else’s, when, in fact, the best way we can take care of those around us and meet all their needs IS to first meet our own needs so we have the power and resources to take care of everyone else. So what will it be today… Turbo Jam? Or Hip Hop Abs?
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What a great post!
I need to get better about taking care of myself. I tend to worry about everyone else first. I think that as women we tend to do that and it is often at the expense of ourselves. Thanks for a great reminder! I’m going to try to be better about scheduling time for me and some fitness everyday.
i am a guy…but i would tell about this to my mom and sisters…thanks for the post.
Thanks Brenda! It’s hard, I know. My daughter said to me as she was getting out of the car this morning, “Don’t forget to Turbo Jam today” (We’re going to Orlando next month so she’s getting me in shape!)
It applies to you, too, Tim. We all need to take as good care of ourselves as we do the things and people around us!
Wow what a cool post. I’ll try my best to take care of myself in a regular routine. Thanks a lot for bringing such a nice post to the fore..