“Inrageous/Outrageous Self-Care Enchantments” aka Tips for Jan 30, 2008

“Inrageous/Outrageous Self-Care Enchantments” aka Tips

A while ago, I found myself in the very interesting position of “putting my money where my mouth is”!  As a life and business coach, my work is to support other women to develop healthy, fulfilling and nourishing lives.  I love my work and I usually feel I do a good job with my own life too!

After a wonderful and energizing fall of lots of relaxation, time with family and being active outdoors, I felt health-wise, probably the best I have felt in years.  Imagine my surprise when my back went out!  I got the message very clearly that I needed to slow down.  In terms of commitments in my life, I was starting to get into that pre-Christmas frenzy.  Have you ever had something like this happen?  I was reminded of the following quote.

“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so that they will be happier.  The way it actually works is the reverse.  You must first be who you really are, then, do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.”
-    Margaret Young

In the midst of the chaos and frenzy, I had lost touch with who I was!  I had been taking care of the pets, the kids, my work, supporting my clients and had forgotten to take care of myself!  Sound familiar?  If this resonates with you, check out the following “enchantments” for connecting with your essence and taking positively outrageous care of yourself!

Self-Care Enchantments

1.    Daily, check in and ask yourself, what message is my body giving me?  What activities/food/beverages/exercise does my body need more of?  What does my body need less of?  Listen to and act on the messages.
2.    Play hooky for a day!  Give yourself a surprise day off and luxuriate in the freedom.
3.    Make a list of all the areas, people, activities etc, in your life that are energy drains or “energy vampires” and start eliminating the energy leaks.  It may feel like your life becomes unsettled with this process initially, trust me, this will pass!

namaste,

Zoey

Zoey Ryan
coach . catalyst . shakti sage
life & business coach for women
“Coaching for your heart & soul”
www.positivelyoutrageouswomen.com

“I walk ahead of myself in perpetual expectancy of miracles”. – Anais Nin