It’s December, I can’t believe the year has gone by so quickly. This time of year can be a mixed bag of emotions and also realizing and reflecting on our goals for the past and how far we’ve come. Or how far we’ve fallen off or how we never even started. And hey whatever it is, with your weight or health, It’s important to give yourself grace and kindness. Let’s be real—life is complex, and we all deserve support as we navigate these challenges.
So instead of focusing on how bad we look, or feel let’s focus on self-love.
I’m not talking fluffy self-love, because true self-love comes from the not so fancy or sexy stuff: discipline, consistency and taking personal responsibility.
Pillar 1: Self love is self-acceptance.
We need to accept where am I now, accept what’s past and accept what I can do NOW. It’s accepting that you have the power and ability to make changes. It’s not up to your doctor, your friends, your family or even your coach to help you make health changes. Accept your body, for the way it is right now. And know that you’re the only one who can change it.
Accept that there are things you cannot do or change for now, and focus on what you can do. This shift in thinking can allow you to come from a space of peace and empowerment rather than a state of frustration and lack.
- How many times a week can I workout?
- How can I add in more nutritious quality foods?
- What can I do today?
- What am I ready, willing and able to implement now?
Pillar 2: Self-love is self-awareness.
Most days we are on autopilot repeating the same habits and thoughts. We have over 6,000 thoughts per day, if you keep repeating the same thoughts you will have the same results.
- What am I thinking and doing everyday?
- Am I being present in the moment?
- What or how am I moving my body today?
- What am I eating? How am I eating? Am I rushing, or being mindful?
Bring awareness to what you’re doing with the foods you’re eating, your movement, your emotions, your thoughts and moods. What you’re doing and not doing everyday is going to move you closer or further to your goals. I highly recommend writing it down and tracking it, you can’t change what you’re not aware of. And that’s why I created the 90 day wellness journal. Because it takes more than just 21 days to create long lasting healthy habits.
Pillar 3: Self- love is patience.
Please understand that it takes time and that the healing journey doesn’t have an end destination. The point isn’t being perfect at this, the point isn’t judging yourself. Bring acceptance and awareness without any judgement. Hear the judgement, and let it go, don’t fight it, just be aware that you have these judgements.
When we can start changing the way we think about ourself and about what we’re doing we can make sustainable and effective change. It’s not always about being the fastest and it’s not just how you look. It’s how your body is being fueled every day and being taken care of. If you are looking for guidance or coaching, please fill out my contact page.
Cheers to an amazing month focusing on self-acceptance and self-awareness with plenty of kindness and grace this holiday season!! 💗
