What are your guidelines for a happy & full life?
This is something I asked myself after a pretty unbalanced week. As I am starting to grow my health & wellness business, A Well Fed Body, I found myself impatiently pouring energy into my ventures. Things fell by the wayside. Self-care was last on the list. I didn’t cook a home cooked meal until Friday night. (!)
Feeling out of whack is frustrating & uncomfortable, because I know what I could be feeling and experiencing instead. But it also a blessing, as it gave me a jolt to stop and identify what I need to feel fulfilled.
So I journaled.
I realized in order to feel grounded, I’d like to experience these things throughout the week:
- Cook! Eat home mostly, dine out occasionally
- Make juice
- Use one afternoon to stay at work and plan
- Plan for my lessons & classes at least 1 day in advance
- Move my body at least 3 times a week
- Take at least 1 yoga / dance class
- Screens off at 10:00 pm
- Read for 15 minutes a day
- Have one Facebook free day per week
- Be creative – Create
Now these are guidelines – meaning they are something I will work towards. They are pretty ideal & yet somewhat realistic. But just like any other guidelines – they are not do or die. I will be kind to myself if I don’t get to check them all off at the end of the week. At least I have something to steer me, and check back with as I move through this week.
Wondering what keeps you grounded and comfortable in your days?