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Finding Motivation for Self-Care
Doing the things I need to do to take care of myself does not always come easily.
There are things I work to do every day for my self-care. These include showering, brushing my teeth, drinking a decent amount of water, stretching, meditating, reading daily, and getting at least some exercise.
One thing not on the above list, which I am less consistent with that I need to do better, is my dietary habits.
When it comes to the everyday items listed above, however, two, in particular, have a tendency to be neglected. Meditation and exercise.
Meditation, exercise, and my dietary choices are the three aspects of my self-care that need more attention. All of them require specific intentional actions.
As such, I need to motivate myself better to do these things.
How do I find my motivation? I suspect if I had the answer to that question I would be more centered overall, in better shape, and not pondering a consult I would prefer to avoid.
Let’s break it down, shall we?
Why I need to motivate my diet
I love food. Like, not just for the sake of eating to get the necessary nutrients, but I love food. The taste, the smell…
