Dear You,
It’s really quite ridiculous that I have to send you this letter, given all the tools you have at your fingertips, and what you know and teach. But then again, I guess you are just a human being like everyone else, and things do tend to slip when you are busy. So here are a few reminders of things you can do to take care of yourself at busy times:
- Get less busy (Check your list and cut, delegate or move anything that really doesn’t have to be done today. Then lose another 20%. Really, you can.)
- Breathe (Close your eyes and breathe deeply for a minute)
- Move (Yoga, walk, run, dance around the kitchen, it doesn’t matter, just get up from your chair)
- Drink water (You often forget this one. Tea doesn’t count), remember.)
- Laugh (It changes everything, remember. And you have two little experts in your house)
- Use your freezer (One afternoon of batch cooking feeds you well for a week)
- Put time between your screen and your bed (at least an hour to let your eyes rest and your mind settle – but ideally way more!)
- Be clear when the busyness will end. Don’t let it drift on and on. (You are good in short bursts, but then need a break. Take that break)
- Don’t forget to notice the world outside your window (it’s very beautiful, and today is only here today)
Love,
You
