When life and our schedules begin to feel too busy or chaotic, I like to remind myself that every day is a fresh start.
No matter how many things didn’t go according to plan yesterday, or how some unforeseen circumstances got in your way and interrupted your best laid plans this week, every morning it’s like we get to hit the reset button and start again anew.
What will you choose to focus on today? What is important to you and how can you carve out even a small amount of time to contribute to your personal health and wellness? What is one thing you can set your mind to and commit to today?
Some days are already spoken for, and your schedule is completely booked. You may not have time to take that morning or evening walk. But even on those days, there are always small ways to can remember to do a little something for yourself, even if it’s just drinking your water, paying attention to your cravings that day and what is triggering them? Working on self-awareness and noticing what we are feeling that day, and how we are choosing to respond.
It’s ok to keep it simple. Set alarms on your phone a few times a day to remind yourself to drink a glass of water. Take a 5 min walk after you eat or when you feel the urge to snack but you know you’re not experiencing true physical hunger.
No matter how small, any decision you can make ahead of time and the practice of thinking ahead, knowing what your day is generally going to look like and where your biggest pitfalls might be, is often your greatest weight management skill.
Practicing identifying these pitfalls, taking a few moments to strategize, and practicing following through, is more important than calorie counting or the latest diet trend. When will I have time to eat lunch or how late will I be eating dinner? Will I be near healthier options as I’m driving home, or how can I be prepared to not let myself get overly hungry and throw in the towel?
Let’s take it one day at a time, and remember that every day offers a fresh start.
Karen
p.s. September is a great time to work on your goals. With the kids back in school, it’s a great time to get back to your healthy routines. The holidays are coming soon as well, and if you’re worried about going overboard during the holiday season, working on strategies now can be your greatest asset.
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