It happens to all of us. We get stuck in a season where we’re so busy we don’t have ANY time for self-care. Next time this happens, use these three faith-filled self-care steps for busy days to get through this demanding time in one piece!
You’ve reached an insane stretch where you don’t have time to think, let alone find any me-time.
The last thing you want to hear is that you should take better care of yourself, right?
Right.
But there’s a problem.
It really should be the first thing you do.
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Incorporating self-care activities into your schedule to nurture your physical, emotional, and spiritual health is the key to staying well during this busy season.
However, the truth is, if you don’t do it, no one else can do it for you.
But how do you convince yourself to do what you should do when you don’t even have a second to take a deep breath?
Just focus on doing one thing.
According to Gary Keller, the author of the best-selling book The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
, you have the best outcomes (in anything you are doing) if you can discover and do the one thing that will make everything else easier.
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Make. Everything. Else. Easier.
That brings me to my number one thing, which I hope will become your number one thing to do the next time you don’t have time to take care of yourself.
Talk to Your Higher Power
Seriously.
Don’t just crash in a tailspin.
Pray. Ask for peace and wisdom.
Listen.
And then follow the wisdom He gives you to achieve the peace you desire.
As a believer, you can reflect on the truth that you are God’s creation. And you can reflect on the grace Jesus gave you on the cross.
When you look at your situation from this perspective, everything changes in priority. And the take-home message is that not everything is a top priority to the Lord.
So, list all your tasks, take a hard look at them, and prioritize them from the Lord’s viewpoint. Give each one a number (no ties), and now you have a working list.
Still too much on your plate?
Consider the next two self-care tips for busy days.
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Talk to Your Family
Ask your family (whether blood relatives, friends, or roommates) for help with chores or things each can do.
Then, take a family poll—eliminate recreation or activities your family isn’t interested in.
Implement the ‘best of’ rule.
Of everything your family does, which is the best? What does each person think is a non-negotiable item?
Even though we’re working on everyday tasks, think of the to-dos on your list like Christmas or holiday must-dos.
There are hundreds of things you could do to celebrate the holiday season. What are the 3-5 best on the list?
Apply this concept to your everyday to-do list. Then, focus only on completing those tasks.
Talk to Yourself
It would be nice to eliminate these busy times, but that’s not always possible. They exist.
But don’t allow this busy time to become your regular life.
Instead, call it a season and implement these self-care tips for busy days.
Give it a deadline.
And then commit.
But not to yourself.
Commit to the Lord.
Because it will be a higher priority.
Yes, we all have chaotic periods when we don’t have time for self-care, which is hard!
So be kind to yourself. Give yourself the gift of compassion and patience.
Remember who you are (or, more appropriately, who you belong to) and prioritize as a Christian. You CAN make time for self-care, but only when your tasks are aligned.
And you align your priorities when you start with the Lord.
He created you, so He knows you.
And He loves you.
So, please take care of yourself and apply these self-care tips for busy days.
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The post was originally published on August 23, 2018.
Be sure to grab your FREE Self-care Starter Guide! Lisa Kimrey is a 33-year veteran registered nurse (RN), speaker, and author of the Bible study, The Self-care Impact: Motivation and Inspiration for Wellness. At Mylifenurse, Lisa combines her nursing expertise with Scripture-based encouragement to show readers who serve and care for others how to begin and maintain their self-care journey – without feeling guilty or overwhelmed – to feel happy, healthy, and rejuvenated.