Taking Time For Yourself - Connie Stapleton, PhD

Taking time for ourselves is sometimes difficult for us to do.  Every now and again we need to be reminded of how important this can be.

Here are a few lines from an article in last year's OH Magazine by Connie Stapleton, Phd

Make a chart of the essentials for success.  Complete it daily and reward yourself (not with food) each day that you complete every goal.

Take your calendar and mark off time each day for the essentials.

Develop the mantra; "It's What I Do"
When you don't feel like exercising remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then do it!
When you don't want to pass up dessert, remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then pass it up!
When you feel too tired to write in your food and exercise journals, remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then do it!

Think like a thin person.
 Remind yourself: "If I want long-term success, I make the time."
 There are no "good excuses" for not taking time to choose healthy behaviors.

 Be a friend yourself.
 The time you take to do the essentials for long-term success leads to your health and happiness.

 

Wonderful reminders Traci!!!  Thanks so much for this post!! Just what I needed to get out of here and do what I do.....:-) Exercise most days of the week.  You are wonderful!!  Have a good weekend!

Happy to share!  I love reading things that inspire me and help me change my mind set!  :)