The Importance of Self-Care - Mother's Day Inspiration

The Key to Peak PerformanceSports psychologists have identified that the key difference between the top 10% of peak achievers and everyone else in the lower 90% is related to how well the top performers regularly make time to renew their energy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.This Mother's Day, in addition to celebrating all of the mothers in your life, consider how you "mother" your self. How Self-Care Influences Your BusinessDid you know that taking time to nurture yourself is vital not only to your own health, but also to the health and well-being of your family, your community, your colleagues and clients, and the planet as a whole?  As children, we looked to our mother for care and nurturing.  As adults, it becomes our responsibility to make sure our own needs are met. We have to pick up where our mothers left off by making sure we eat healthy, balanced meals; get plenty of fresh air, exercise and sleep; give ourselves unconditional love; take care of ourselves when we’re sick; clean up our messes; pick ourselves up and brush ourselves off when we fall down; forgive ourselves when we fail; set sensible priorities and limits; make time for play; encourage ourselves to live up to our highest values; and challenge ourselves to reach our goals.That’s a tall order, even for the most accomplished mothers. It’s no wonder most of us fall short when it comes to self care.  Mothering takes courage, intelligence, diligence, maturity and commitment.  It definitely requires a sense of humor.  And it takes a heart willing to love and forgive.Consider this: When we don’t take care of ourselves, we create a destructive pattern of energy.  In today’s society, most of us are challenged to keep up with extremely demanding schedules. Many of us push ourselves too hard, resulting in chronic stress. That makes us tired, cranky, and insecure. We may try to console ourselves with unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, overeating, or watching too much TV. Before we know it, instead of spreading good will and positive energy around, we’re spreading anxiety and tension around.  Like dropping a pebble into a pond, the vibration of our energy ripples out in all directions. The more we deny our own needs for health and balance, the more negative energy we spread.Getting Back in BalanceWhy is it that so many of us don’t bother to take care of ourselves?  Why are we trying to “tough it out?” Perhaps we think that self-nurturing is optional. (It’s not.) Perhaps we think we have to sacrifice our own needs to take care of others.  (We don’t.) Maybe we think that we don’t have enough time. (We do.) The truth of the matter is that unless we honor and care for our own essential needs, we can’t fully be there to offer care for others.  You can’t give what you don’t have.As more of us mother ourselves, we create a stronger, healthier community. Instead of acting like overtired, cranky, and whiny children that drain the energy from our friends and family, we can bring a renewed sense of balance and wellness into the world. Like that pebble in the pond, we can send positive vibrations into the environment around us.Remind your teammates and your employees that self-care doesn't have to involve a day at the spa or a long vacation - it can be as simple as taking a stretch break, remembering to stop and breath, and being a little more kind to yourself.So this Mother’s Day, in addition to celebrating the mothers in your world, I invite you to consider how you can begin taking steps to mother yourself, and observe the many ways that self-nurturing can positively influence your life. 2008-05-08T15:46:33Z

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Self-nurturing is vital to your level of performance in every area of your life.  This Mother's Day is a perfect time to review how you "mother" your self to stay balanced and focused.

The Importance of Self-Care - Mother's Day Inspiration

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