4 Things I am Leaving Behind in 2021: Part 1
As we bring this year to a close, I am preparing to let some things GO! That’s right, I am preparing to release and reset for the new year and I want to share my journey with you in hopes that you may release and learn some things to help you on your journey to healing and self discovery. “New Year, New You” , IS NOT magical. Meaning, that a NEW YOU requires a change in habits, attitudes, and patterns. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing with you a few of the things I am letting go. Beginning with…..
Putting Myself Last.
This may sound like a cliché, because you have heard it before, but it is REAL. I started off the year with a weekly Sabbath-a full day of REST where I did NOTHING that I did not want to do. I would COMPLETELY turn my phone off (that recharges me) and chill all day. Somehow my Sabbath DAY turned into a few Sabbath HOURS due to catching up on chores, work tasks, etc.
Putting yourself last is the pattern of acknowledging, addressing, and attending to the needs of others out of proportion to your own needs. Now notice, I used the word PROPORTION, which means BALANCE.
Now, I’m not saying we should ignore that needs of others, but what I am saying is that we need to balance the amount of time we care for ourselves to the amount of time we spend caring for others.
So HOW do I plan to do this? What are PRACTICAL ACTION steps WE can take?!
Acknowledge what my body is telling me-Your body WILL let you know when you need to sit down. That random ache that won’t go away. That crick in your neck that is recurring. Sudden weight gain. Bump on your face that has come out of nowhere. These are ALL signs from your body telling you that YOU need attention.
Address it-Once you acknowledge that your body IS saying something you have a decision make to either ignore it or take an action step to address it. Yes, this may mean you have to delay something someone else wants you to do. But again, that is the point of this. We want to let go of putting ourselves last.
Give myself Permission-Permission to pull away. Permission to say no. Permission to not respond.