Advice for those who say they don't have time to take care of themselves

Although you claim to care about your family, more than once you have turned down an opportunity to take care of yourself. You always claim you don’t have time to take care of yourself… Although you say you are a person concerned about your family, more than once you have turned down an opportunity to take care of your health. You always claim that you don’t have time to take care of yourself, to fight being overweight. Well, there are many excuses, there is always something. Taking care of your health and nutrition covers those activities that you already know: eating well, dieting to lose weight, sleeping well, exercising, having a social life, having hobbies… In other words, to take care of yourself, you need to give yourself time, time that is generally occupied by secondary obligations and demands. But, first things first. And you come first: Taking care of yourself, which is also an excellent gift for those who love you. Do you remember how the flight attendant indicates that, in case of depressurization on the plane, it is first necessary to put the mask on yourself and then on a minor or person who needs help. **You understand? To help others, you have to help yourself. ** Loving your family is taking care of your body, it is going on diets to lose weight, that’s where you live. So I propose essential measures so that little by little you reach your goal of combating obesity:

1. Set aside a little time for yourself every day

Whether it’s 30 or 15 minutes. A time to disconnect, do what you like and regain energy. Honestly, it may not seem like much, but if you dedicate yourself (literally turn off your cell phone) 30 minutes to: sleep, read, take a bath, meditate – whatever you want – you will feel more relaxed.

2. Give yourself a day off

This is EVERYTHING one day, whether a week or a month; as you can, but give it to yourself, you deserve it. Okay, your schedule is full. But you are also important, so it is forbidden to postpone that day of rest that you deserve to finish pending tasks, you know that there will always be something to do. **So pick a day, schedule it and stick to it. It’s yours! ** You need a break to rest from weight loss exercises and you know it. That’s why it would be a good idea to make room for it in your agenda now.

3. Don’t feel guilty

You probably feel some guilt, just when you start to relax, the damn guilt hits. Let her go! You are urgent too, and you will also realize that after resting, you will be much more productive and your mood will improve significantly, so it is time for you to see it as something basic.

How ​​do you start? First, unplug your phone

Yes, the telephone and any technological advance that makes you reachable: the world is not going to fall if you put your cell phone in airplane mode for half an hour, if you close Facebook, Twitter or any other social network that distracts you. Breathe well, slowly, the moment is yours. At first it will seem difficult, but little by little you will get used to respecting your space and taking care of your body.