Self care isn’t selfish! It’s self- LESS.
We hear all the time about the guilt that comes with exercise from many of you who are parents or carers. You’re not alone in this, but hopefully in the next few minutes we can help you rearrange your thoughts. There’s more benefit to those you care for if you are feeling great about yourself through exercise.
Let’s look through the lens of exercise as a means of self care specifically. Here are a few reason why we encourage you to ditch the feelings of selfishness and jump two feet in as a way of doing better for everyone around you and not just yourself.
1. IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY AND FOCUS
Regular exercise has been shown to increase productivity and cognitive function so if you can think straighter, perform better and get through your day with greater clarity your family wins, your career wins, in fact there are no losers in this scenario.
2. POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR THE FAMILY
As a parent or carer, the way you care for yourself is a great learning tool for those who look up to you, so if your family model themselves on your healthy actions (both in way of exercise and nutrition) that’s a huge win for everyone.
3. IMPROVED HEALTH MARKERS
There’s so many health risks that are seriously reduced through regular exercise. Making exercise a part of your routine and improving overall health is one way that you can actually improve not only quality of life with your loved ones, but longevity as well.
4. ENHANCED RELATIONSHIPS
Exercise has been proven to impact mental health positively and then in turn moods. This one is an obvious one, happier you happier everyone. There’s really not much more to add to that one.
5. THE GREAT STRESS RELIEVER
Not to point out the obvious here, but adulting is stressful business. If there is one thing you can do right now to help manage stress, why wouldn’t you? A stressed to the eyeballs human isn’t always the best person to be around, so don’t be that person. Find yourself a stress outlet and from our experience exercise ticks that box pretty well.
Nothing really to lose by getting a regular exercise routine under your belt. Make it even more worthwhile and find someone truly enjoyable where there’s great coaches, amazing clients and you’ll wish you had done it years ago.
Our team are ready to help you be the best SELF-LESS version of yourself, to start is easy. Reach out and book in your free consultation today.