When it comes to creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I often say that some effort is better than no effort. Some walking is better than no walking. A brief moment to yourself in the course of a busy day is better than taking no time for yourself. This is especially important to reinforce when times get tough, and it is only the tiniest of effort that you have left to give.
When it appears that we can't possibly face another challenge or deal with another problem, or even worse--simply keep doing the same thing day in and day out, we benefit from remembering we are worth the effort. Taking a deep breath and remembering that showing up for yourself is everything. It isn't always pretty, but it is very normal.
We showed up for our lives as kids because our parents made us. They set up our days for us to keep going. As adults, we have options and credit cards. We can opt out of doing the right thing because we don't feel like it. Unfortunately, that's not helpful and leaves us more discouraged.
Every day is different because the present only happens in the moment. The past is over. Let that go. It was yesterday. The future is not here yet. Let that go as well, that's tomorrow and thereafter. The only constant in this mix is you. What do you want for today? That's the question to ask no matter what the weather, your job, your people, your struggles, your contentment, your pets, may present to you. You are always at the center of your life. And for that reason, you are worth grand gestures and tiny efforts and everything in between.
Every day, ask yourself how you'd like to show UP... and then do it. And let it be enough.
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