3 simple ways to make space for yourself (without guilt)

I speak to people all the time who have realised that their health and overall satisfaction with life isn't quite as they'd like, but they're too busy to think much about it.

Perhaps that's you too.  You love your family and/or business, and there’s nothing really wrong, but you feel exhausted, and you're not really sure why. If you're a mum, perhaps your body has never quite recovered from growing your small people. You look at yourself in the mirror, and it feels like a stranger is staring back.  

Although you know what you should be eating and doing to feel better, it just seems out of your grasp. You’re anxious for no apparent reason, and the weight keeps creeping on even when you think you’ve been ‘good’ for a while.

I get it, and I want you to know that, even though this is the way many mums and business owners feel, it’s not OK. But you don’t need to just suck it up and hope things will magically improve. I’ve been there and I have to tell you, it won’t improve unless you’re ready to make some changes.

So what to do first?

Decide to make yourself a priority

It needs to be important to you, or you won't make it happen.  Think about why you want to change things and what benefits it will have for yourself and for others.  Then have a think about the one thing that you could do that would move you closer to where you'd like to be.  

Reduce mealtime stress

This can be one of the most stressful times of the day and it doesn't have to be that way.  Planning is key.  When you plan food in advance, it can save so much time stressing about what to eat.  This is time that can be used for other things.  And it will help you to make healthier choices.

Commit to taking some time out for yourself every day

This may sound like a dream, so far out of reach, but it doesn't have to be a huge thing.  It could be 15 minutes to read a book or listen to music before bed.  Whatever fits in for you.  But it has to be a priority.  You deserve it and your body will thank you.

If you feel like you could do with some help working out what to do that's best for you, and/or how to fit it into your life, please do book a complimentary 40 minute health coaching call with me.  We can discuss some things you could start working on right away and also see if coaching might be the right path for you to start to improve your situation.

You can book using this link.

And if you or someone you know would benefit from my 'Busy Mums Survival Guide' then drop me a message and I'll send it over.