PRIORITIZE YOUR "ME TIME"

We all say it:  there's never enough time in the day.  However, we usually find time to do the things we really want to do and to avoid what we don't want to do.  How can we be sure we get in the things that serve us and let go of those things that don't?

It's a process.  It's a priority list.  It's a to-do list with ME TIME built into it.  We can all agree that it takes time to live life.  Working, traffic, chores, bill pay, shopping, preparing meal plans, prepping and cooking...the list goes on.  How do we carve out precious time to do the things that make us happier--take a nap, read a book, relax in nature, go to yoga?  One of the best ways is to look at the schedule and discover where we might be wasting time?  Too much tv, social media, procrastination or worrying can consume the precious moments we might have spent on taking a walk, discovering a new recipe or reading.

No one gets any more than twenty-four hours in a day.   Not every minute has to be productive or busy.  Down time is critical to feeling in control and calm.  However, we have to be sure to prioritize what has to get done:  sleep, eat, go to work, manage stress, exercise, visit neighbors....and all else.
By taking a careful look at what we really want (time to work out) we can arrange our schedule around the ME TIME that restores and renews.  We can feel better about the to-do list, and we can value where we spend our time far more intentionally.

All of this contributes to a healthier and happier lifestyle.  When we are in charge of where we spend our precious resources (time, energy, attention), then we become more content.  When we recharge our batteries, we have the energy we need to keep going.  When we are operating "in the zone" we can make strides with our health and fitness goals.

We are a work in progress from now until forever.  That means there is a lot of room for mistakes as well as improvement.  There is no end point in living a healthy life.  We will always be evolving and figuring out what works best.  With that in mind, let's be sure we are harnessing our energy and power to make the most of what we value--our healthy, long lives.  The time is now.