Food isn’t the only thing we need to consider when making
healthy choices. We also need to take the time to prioritize ourselves so we
can have a healthy mind, soul, and body.
Instead, reward yourself with something that adds value to your life. When
you take some time for yourself, it is not the same thing as procrastination or
slacking off. It’s so much better because it allows you the time that your body
needs to recharge, so you can be a better person for your family and your
friends.
1.
“You Time”…Guilt-Free!
How often do any of us take that kind of time for
ourselves? Probably not as often as we should. It can be very hard to step away
from our other priorities for a little while and focus on ourselves. We’re often plagued with guilt because we
feel like other things are more important than we are, and we’re not always
worth taking the time. We need to stop thinking that we’re not worth it and
make ourselves a priority too. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it’s
something that you really want to do
to make the time feel worth it. Take at
least 30 minutes a few times a week to do something just for you with no
interruptions. Read a book, listen to music, go for a walk (by yourself!),
watch a movie. Do what makes you YOU because that’s the person that everyone is
attracted to!
2.
Pamper Yourself
Sometimes we just need to feel good by taking care of our body in ways other than our fitness
and nutrition. Here are a few ideas:
- A
massage.
- A new
body scrub, bubble bath, or bath salts.
- A new
haircut or color.
- A
manicure or pedicure.
3.
Try a New Experience
Gift yourself with an experience that you’ve never done
before. Rewarding yourself with something that adds excitement or interest to
your life makes your life feel more enjoyable and provides you with memories
you won’t soon forget.
Some ideas:
- Try a
new type of workout (have you ever tried Zumba? Pilates? Swimming?)
- Explore
places you’ve driven past but have never gone to.
- Go
to a museum or tourist attraction.
- Take
a day or weekend trip with friends or your partner.
4.
Shopping
How could I write about this without including one of my
favorite things? I love shopping, and when I buy something new for myself, as a
reward for all of the hard work I’ve put into a fitness goal I’ve finally
achieved, it gives me more motivation to create new goals, keep moving forward,
and push myself to do new things I’ve never tried before. Create a short-term SMART
goal – something you can achieve in 90 days or less – and decide what you’re
going buy once you’ve completed your goal.
For me, it’s usually a new workout outfit or a new pair of shoes, but it
could anything that gets you pumped to work harder and keep going!
5.
Do something you couldn’t do before
What can you do now that you couldn’t do before you
started your health fitness journey? Or what is something you want to do once
you’ve reached your goal? Fit into a roller coaster seat? Go bungee jumping?
Play all morning with your children? Go to an adventure park? Run a 5k without
stopping? Shop in regular-sized clothing stores instead of special plus-sized
stores? Do it, and do it in style. You will feel so much accomplishment
by remembering how far you’ve come and the experience will be that much more enjoyable!
What’s your favorite way to reward yourself?
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