When we want to redesign our lives it is very tempting to jump straight into the juicy stuff – Am I in the right job, the right relationship, the right house, the right city? Am I living by my values? Are my emotional needs being met? Are there past issues holding me back?
First things first. Before we even begin to look at these things, it’s worth making sure that our basic physical needs are being met.
Ie, that our body has the things it needs to function properly on a daily basis. By this I mean simple things like food, water, sleep and exercise. We all know we need these things to survive. It’s so simple it seems barely worth a mention, BUT, so often we let these things slide. And when the basics slide, everything else slides as well. It’s impossible to work on your emotional & spiritual needs, if your physical needs aren’t first taken care of.
So, ask yourself, on a scale of 1-5, how well am I getting my basic physical needs met? Be honest and see if there are areas that need some attention. Now make the effort to drink enough water, eat regularly, eat healthy foods, cut down on caffeine, drink less alcohol, reduce your sugar intake, cut down on fat content, get some exercise and get enough sleep. You will be amazed at how much better you feel when you eat properly, are fully hydrated, have enough quality sleep and some regular exercise.
When your physical needs are met fully not only will you feel great, but you may find that some of your issues have miraculously disappeared. And, now that you are in peak condition, you are now much better equipped to deal with those that still remain.
By Jacqui Thomas
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