Diet & Weight Loss Review

Many people were brought up to be caring individuals, to be concerned with the welfare of others and to serve others. After all, the servant is the greatest of all.

All of this is noble, and good, and moral, and decent, and just plain right to do. So - how can the caregiver justify taking care of herself. And I say “herself” simply because most caregivers are women. A caregiver is also frequently a man.

Well, If one does not take care of himself, or herself first, the caregiver will sooner or later find it harder and harder and then next to impossible to take care of anyone else.

So, the lesson here is this. Be balanced. Take care of others. But, along the way, take care of yourself as well. If you have not been in the habit of this, it is well worth the effort to work on this area of your life now. After all, when we take care of ourselves, we usually live longer, healthier, happier, more productive, and satisfying lives. And, the people we care for - our spouse, our children, our grandchildren, our friends and neighbors - all need us to have and be and do those things. What is good for us is good for them as well.

So, remember that this is the first day of the rest of your life. Prepare to make some happy changes.

First, allow special time for yourself on a regular basis. Pray, meditate, read a book for enjoyment.

Second, take time, make time, to exercise on a daily basis. Research abounds on the benefits of this, and your own body will concur, once given the chance to experience healthy movement.

Third, learn to say “No” when it is appropriate. Learn to graciously refuse to take on more than you can really handle well. Learn to delegate. How much of what you do now is something that someone else could or should be doing, or can easily be taught to do?

We sometimes hear or tell others to “Take care.” That really is just short for “Take care of yourself.” Great advice, don’t you agree?

That is it for now. Take Care! (grin!)

Robin

Who knows that you are someone who is superbly unique!