The week ahead

A short one today, one to say thank you for the support and encouragement on my last post. It means so much that you, lovely readers, take the time to comment. It lights up my day when I receive email notifications. I've left replies for each comment :)

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For the week ahead, may you listen to what your body is telling you. Are you downing caffeinated drinks or craving sugar? Are you falling asleep standing up?

I invite you to listen to the subtle messages of your body. How do your shoulders feel? Your stomach? Identify any triggers for stress, and how these manifest in your body. I get stomach problems if I’m under pressure, and dizzy spells if I’m exhausted beyond measure.

Take a moment to do a body scan, check out your feet, your legs, your arms, stomach, torso, neck and head. Notice how each one is behaving or feeling. I get twitchy eyes if I don’t get enough sleep.

The body gives clues as to what is really happening. So often we ignore them, and no wonder so many people including me, take time off work due to stress and illness.

Nothing is more important than your health. It gives you life, energy and motivation to do the things that matter to you. Treat it well.

If you can, make some time this week for an activity just for you. Take time alone, and indulge in your favourite self-care activity. A good idea is to make a vision board of all the ways you can take care of yourself. Things you would love to do, but don’t make {enough} time for. Here is mine, that I did a few months ago. It’s on my wall as a reminder.

 

For the week ahead,

May you be well,

Linda