Giving to yourself

This morning I am turning over a new leaf.  After years of starting my day with doing things for others at the get go, I am finally switching gears to do something good for me first.  Yes, I am meditating, having a nice breakfast, and working out before I touch any work.  Today, I'm a little late to get through this new schedule, but I will make sure to start a bit earlier and everything should fall into place.

I have had a few health scares over the last few years.  The latest one isn't too fun. I think the Universe is forcing me to slow down and take care of myself.  It's an absolute must or I will keep getting worse. 

I keep thinking about the financial gurus' advice of if you want to build savings, you need to give to yourself 10% before paying any of the bills.  The other life example is putting your own oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs.  These two examples teach us that we need to take care of ourselves first before others, otherwise, you will deplete your own energy and won't be able to truly help others.

I have been feeling depleted for a long time now.  I suspect that many others out there feel the same way.  We work like crazy to make things happen, but we never stop to make things happen for ourselves.

Perhaps I am processing the latest book that I just finished: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.  It is a very powerful little book, and I highly recommend it. 

This morning I did a new workout - Prevention's Dance it Off! with Jennifer Galardi.  What a great little DVD!  You can choose how long of a workout you want to do.  There is a warm-up and cool down and you can choose which 10 minute dance segments to add: Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz and Ballet.  I did a 30 minute with Hip Hop and Latin today.  I was sweating and having fun!





I hope you too will find the best way to start your day, and be sure to add a little "me" time to start the day out right!

-SDF:O)