The world is getting busier, and so are our schedules. Exploring the balance needed to prosper in today's culture means taking a mindful, whole-body approach to our self-care. A balanced real food diet, in conjunction with physical activity, rest, and restorative practices, is the essence of self-care. But the question remains, who's got time for all that?
I have a large framed photo of Marilyn Monroe in my office, which I think I picked up at Walmart about 4 years ago. I'm not a Marilyn fanatic by any means, but the poster had stood out to me as I shopped for wellness office decor. So what the heck does Marilyn Monroe have to do with wellness, you ask? There was a quote right below Marilyn (who was reading on a yummy cozy chair might I add) that read, "Make time for yourself." I often reference that framed photo when I coach clients because how many times have we all said, I don't have the time?
Just being able to check-in and gauge how stressed we feel, means we are beginning to practice self-care.
Gauging our stress levels on a scale of 1 - 10 is the typical health coach way of figuring out how burnt out our clients are. 1 signifies low-to-no stress, and 10 is an attack of the overwhelm.
So my question to you is, how stressed do you feel on a scale of 1 - 10?
When you think of your health, what would you like to give more attention to in a gentle way?
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