Let’s start with the obvious. Moving my body has never really been a challenge when it comes to loving myself. It’s why I left corporate America so many years ago…I just could not sit still at a desk behind a computer screen for 8+ hours. I have waaayyyyyy too much energy for that!
But moving your body is only one aspect of self-care. I know that. Heck, I preach about it, on a microphone to all of you, particularly during stretches. I say all these prolific things about taking time to be at peace with stillness, about giving back to your body/mind/spirit, about being grateful for where you are right here right now in this moment…etc., But what this challenge has taught me is that I definitely don’t practice what I preach.
Even though I KNOW that defeats the point!!!
This self-love stuff is hard work! This challenge is most definitely been harder than I thought it would be but I’m grateful for that. I know now what I need to focus on and change to find my way to a better, healthier, happier me. So I’m going into the next ten days of this challenge prepared. I’ve got Epsom salts and bubble bath ready in the bathroom. I have ice packs in the freezer at home and some ready to move to Tone Barre for my back (with a rare spinal disease I should be icing every time I teach/workout). I have two dates booked with girl-friends. I am going to take the time to upgrade my mani/pedi this week for a little pampering. And I am going to take a nap! Maybe even multiple naps!
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