By Eva Gregory, CPCC
If you’re like me, you’re almost always on the go. Whether you’re juggling projects at work, balancing your personal and professional lives, or being there for the people you love, your available time may constantly be stretched to the limits. When was the last time you really took some time just for yourself? I’m not talking about family time, time with friends or sleeping time. I’m talking about time that you set aside to do something for you that you really enjoy.
Can you even remember the last time you did that?
I’m not suggesting you devote all of your time to enjoying yourself and forget about your other responsibilities. However, if you aren’t taking at least twenty to thirty minutes for yourself at least three to four times a week, then your intuition is likely to become clouded by stress and by exhaustion. You’ll find it more difficult to listen to your inner voice thus making it harder for you to follow its guidance.
What if you made a promise to yourself today that for the next week you’ll set aside at least one half hour every other day of the week just for yourself? You can spend that time doing almost anything that helps you relax and feel happy. You could take a bubble bath, listen to music on your MP3 player, read a book, meditate, go for a walk, stare up at the clouds, look through photo albums, watch your favorite television show . . . the list of options is totally up to you.
The only rule is that the activity be something you choose and that you do alone. No matter how much you love your family and friends, you need to take some time to be away from them so you can reconnect with yourself.
As you do this, notice how much more relaxed you feel and how much easier it is for you to hear that inner voice guiding you down your path to success. Once you realize the power of taking time for yourself, it will be easier for you to say YES to making it a regular part of your day-to-day routine!
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Eva Gregory, CPCC, is a master coach, speaker and author of several programs and books including The Feel Good Guide to Prosperity. She has instructed tens of thousands in person, on the radio and in teleconferences, seminars and workshops on how to deliberately create a life by design using the Law of Attraction. As co-host of The Jeanna and Eva Show and The Law of Attraction Show on Exceptional Wisdom Radio, she has interviewed some of the most powerfully successful motivational experts today. Her new book, Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction, co-authored with Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hanson and Jeanna Gabellini, can be found in bookstores everywhere.
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Hi Chantal!
Yep, I'm wanting to challenge all of my readers to look at where you can amp up EXTREME self-care in your lives.
Soooo love you are off to read a good book in bed. Sounds heavenly!
warmest E
Posted by: CoachEva | June 02, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Dear Eva,
Although I am strong believer in the extreme self-care philosophy, I do not always find it easy to apply this concept to my own life - just being on the go most of the time!
However, your post convinced me to take time for my life - not tomorrow or the day after tomorrow... but right NOW!
On my way NOW to reading a good book... in the warmth of my bed!
Warmly,
Chantal
Posted by: Chantal Beaupre | June 01, 2009 at 06:09 PM