Renewal for Your Mind, Body and Spirit | Your Life Balance Coach ...

Kathleen Barton

Tuesday, 15 May 2012 19:21

As working women, we often run ourselves ragged.? We?re so focused on meeting the needs of others ? our husbands, children, or elderly parents ? that we neglect our own needs.? We put ourselves last!? If we continue to do this, we won?t have anything left to give others.

Think of yourself as a resource, like a savings account.? You want to do everything you can to increase, not deplete it. Anytime you expend energy, you make a withdrawal. When you replenish yourself, you make a deposit. So why not make automatic deposits by renewing yourself on a regular basis?? The greatest asset we can invest in is ourselves.

What renews and refreshes you?? It?s very personal.? For me, it?s playing tennis, hiking, or reading a Danielle Steel novel.? For another, it may be listening to classical music or attending a play.? For you, it might be a hot bubble bath or a massage.

The Four Dimensions

We need to take care of ourselves not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.? We need to renew and refresh ourselves in each of these four dimensions.

Physical:

The physical dimension involves caring for our bodies ? getting enough rest and relaxation, eating a healthy, balanced diet, and exercising on a regular basis.

Often busy working women don?t take time out to exercise.? I often hear, ?I don?t have the time or energy to exercise.?? Here?s a tip that worked for me.? Wear a pedometer and challenge yourself to get more steps in the day.? When I?ve been working at my computer awhile and am ready for a break, I?ll take a short walk outside.? Whenever I go anywhere I?ll park farther away and walk the extra steps.? Whatever you do, make it fun. If you don?t like your workouts, you won?t stick with it. Choose something you enjoy. If it?s dance, try taking a Zumba Fitness? class. If you have a dog, then take your dog for a walk each day.? You?ll be amazed at how invigorated you?ll feel.

Mental:

The mental dimension involves activities that keep your mind sharp. Reading classic literature will stretch and improve your mind. If you enjoy writing, then consider filling up a journal with your thoughts and insights, or write letters/emails to friends and family.? If you like puzzles, there are numerous types to stimulate the mind ? Sudoku, crossword puzzles, mind teasers?? My sister starts each day with a cup of coffee and her crossword puzzle.

Emotional:

The emotional dimension involves activities that bring you joy or peace of mind.? What brings you joy, delight, pleasure?? Many of us enjoy the social connection ? spending time, conversing and laughing, with our family or good friends.? For others it?s a hobby or a creative outlet like painting or quilting, art or music. I have a friend who finds her spirit soaring when she strolls through art museums.

Spiritual:

The spiritual dimension is very personal; it involves connecting with your sense of meaning and purpose.? It could be God, peace or nature. It may involve attending church or synagogue, praying or meditating.? It might be reading inspirational books, literature that touches your soul. Singing and worshiping are ways we get in touch with our spiritual dimension. And nature is a spiritual source for many. By getting away from the city and hiking out in nature, people can connect with creation.

Be sure to renew yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.? By doing so, you?ll have more energy to invest in others.? You?ll become a better wife, mother, friend, and employee.

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