by Jan Hornford |
Reclaiming Self: Making Time For Yourself It often seems that
our days are engulfed in a myriad of tasks. Today we have many
responsibilities and many roles - spouse, parent, sibling, child, friend, and career
worker. Do you find you lose yourself in your relationships, in your nurturing roles, and
in the busyness of life? Does it seem like your life has become a series of tasks to
complete, rather than moments to enjoy? We often get so caught up in the DOING that we
forget to BE. Usually the first
thing to go in this whirlwind of activity is time for ourselves. Lack of time for
ourselves often leads to feeling frustrated, tired, overwhelmed and out of balance.
Without this time for self, we lose sight of what's important to us and of what we need to
be our best. If you are feeling like life is out of control,
that you are undervalued, that you are too busy, or if you put the needs of others
consistently before your own, then it is time to create some time and space for yourself.
Taking time for yourself allows you to renew, heal, and create reserves of energy and
peace. Honoring yourself enables you to discover your truth, access your creativity and
experience a sense of peace, wholeness, purpose, and balance. Taking time for
yourself is really about Self-Care and is an extremely important component to creating the
life you want. It is about honoring yourself and connecting with yourself. Taking care of
yourself is one of the first steps on the journey of discovering your truth and accessing
your creativity. When you take time for
yourself it allows you to stop doing for awhile and to just BE. It is in the Being where
your power lies. You automatically raise your standards and capabilities and create
potential and possibility in your life. When you honor and nurture yourself you can hear
your inner voice much more clearly - you can hear your own truth and this connection
enables you to live authentically. In order to make time
for yourself consider the following. Write the answers down on a piece of paper or in your
journal or notebook. Coaching Questions · How could it be a gift
to others to take time for yourself? · What would it take to
make time for yourself a priority? · What activities bring
you joy or nurture you? · What is keeping you
from doing the things that energize and inspire you? · How can you bring more
of these simple treats into your day? Take Action Commit to doing one
activity from the list you created each day for the next week. Each day take 5
minutes for yourself. Find a quiet place where you can sit and not be disturbed. Close
your eyes and simply follow the path of your breath. Just focus on your breath. If other
thoughts come in, just let them go. If you find this difficult at first, then focus on
repeating the affirmation "I am happy and peaceful". Quieting your mind and body
and focusing on the breath will help to change your emotional state and provide your soul
with a peaceful respite from the busyness of your day. Time for yourself does
not have to take half a day or come at someone else's expense. In fact, taking the time to
replenish and nurture yourself will give you more energy and you will be better able to
support those you love. It is often the simple
things that can make the biggest difference. For example, sitting in your favorite chair
and sipping a cup of tea, going for a walk, or listening to your favorite music. I
encourage you to carve out 15 minutes for yourself each day to do something that nurtures
you and brings you joy. Try it as an experiment for one week and see what changes for you.
Reclaim your Self! When you do, you will experience a sense of peace, renewal, and
connection. I offer a variety of
e-courses and e-retreats that are designed to help you Reclaim your Self and experience
the peace and sense of wholeness that comes from knowing your purpose and living
authentically. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan Hornford is a Life
Coach & Retreat Leader whose passion is to help individuals re-connect with their own
wisdom and power and to support them to create the life they want. Her retreats offer the
opportunity to experience joyful self-care, connection, and possibility. For more information, please take a look at her website: http://www.futureperfect.ca Or, call her: 403-313-4064 For more information
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