Make the time

I speak to you as a fellow procrastinator. Don’t wait. I’ve done it. I’ve waited until everything piled up, I felt horrible, I was sick, and my life felt like it was falling apart. That’s no way to live. 

Whatever your body has been whispering to you, listen. Those aches and pains that are saying rest- they’re right. That headache you’ve had for a week- it’s got something to say. When your stomach gets twisted up in knots every time you even think about doing that thing-you know that thing. Have you taken the time to investigate it?

I wonder when the last time was that you actually sat and listened to what your body and soul needed? I wonder what long stretches of time in between check-ins do to a person?

I know you know deep down living this way is not sustainable. You can’t continue in the world exhausted and irritated and going through the motions. Well, you can, just not without consequences. 

There will never be a “good time”. Life is messy and busy. There’s no perfect time to do anything in life. Not to have kids, go to school, deal with grief, or go to therapy. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. It just means you have to make space for it- value it enough to make it a priority.

Feeling better and actually enjoying life is possible if you change something. So don’t put yourself off one more day. Don’t fill your cup last like you usually do. Start now. Taking care of yourself is not selfish. Show up for yourself the way you do with everyone else. 

Make the time.