Gratitude: 3 Simple Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself

When asked what you are most thankful for, what do you say? Regardless of your situation, the list of things to be grateful for is long if you are willing to look: health, ability to earn income, food on the table, a place to live, a car to drive and the list goes on.  A recent social media study (1) shows what will likely come as no surprise: by and large the thing we are most thankful for is not a thing at all – it’s people. 

We all have people who make an impact on our lives and give us the profound gift of meaningful relationship – whether it is the sage wisdom of a parent, the imaginative play session of a child, or the personal guidance of a mentor. The best way to say “thank you” to those important people in your life is to be there when they need you. To ensure you are there for the important moments and people of your life, start by taking care of you.

Deciding to take better care of you can sometimes feel overwhelming and many of us don’t start out with an extra hour each day to devote to improving our self-care.  While some of these important activities do take the investment of time, some only take a few minutes and all of them are worth it.

Here are 3 key ways to take better care of yourself so you can be there – physically and mentally – for the ones you love.

Be Intentional

Life is busy, unpredictable, and will pull you in every direction if you let it.  You may find that you lay your head down at night and wonder what – if anything – you accomplished with your day.  As a result, you feel stressed and unmotivated at best and at worst – you’ve missed creating important moments with the ones you love.  Take the time to be intentional with your life, starting with each day.  Whether you use your phone or a paper planner, sit down for 15 minutes the night before and map out your day to include the things you want to accomplish.  Whether it is exercise, reading, writing, calling a loved one, writing a thank you note – be specific and assign a time in the day to do it.  Once you begin the habit of planning your day, you’ll be surprised by just how much time you have.

Find Gratitude

Studies show that people who focus on finding gratitude see positive results in many other areas of their lives. (2) Set an alert on your phone or keep a post-it note at your desk reminding you to take a “gratitude break”.  Finding gratitude is a quick, simple and free way to improve your self-care today.

Take Care of Your Body

The proven health benefits of exercise and a healthy diet (3) are widely accepted and understood by most people.  If that’s the case, why aren’t we all in perfect health and in perfect shape?  World renowned leadership expert and author, Dr. John C. Maxwell says, “the greatest gap in the world is the gap between knowing and doing.”  How do you bridge that gap?  Make it personal. To be there for the ones you love down the road, there is no disputing that you must care for the only body you have. Make it personal and you will make it a priority. Start simple: instead of going on a highly restrictive diet, focus on adding 5 vegetables to your daily dietary intake.  Instead of spending an hour at the gym each day to start, focus on walking 15-30 minutes each day.  You’ll be amazed what small changes over time can accomplish.

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