Thank Yourself!
Whatever your age, whatever your health status, whatever your attempts and misses this year, take a moment and thank yourself by doing something nice for you. A social media post I read made me think about the follow-on effects of caring for yourself.
This woman, a business owner and a mother always in perpetual motion, decided to get a manicure. She just wanted someone to pay attention to her for a little while—not feeling sorry for herself, but everyone else drains her battery. She wanted some time to recharge. So she got a manicure.
And then something unexpected happened: she started to take better care of herself, joined a gym, and exercises regularly. A path to a healthier life with plenty of energy to do all those things she was already doing? Why not try it?
What could you do that would mean the most to you? It may be 30 minutes to read or a new recipe to try. Maybe it’s buying a new tool, paying someone to rake your leaves, or trying a new hobby. The one commodity we can’t exchange or replace is time. Who knows—maybe some time for yourself will lead to better and healthier habits down the road.
Happy Thanksgiving from Paula, me, and the rest of us. We appreciate your support and are thankful for all of you who read what I write. I’ll be back in a week.
What are you prepared to do today?
