Ready to prioritise your health

When are you ready to prioritise your health? It’s really a question that only you can answer. However In my experience many people often feel they are never really in the right space to make the investment. 

It does require an investment of mental energy, physical energy (you taking action)  you have to invest some of your time and sometimes a financial investment. 

Here are some examples that might hold you back from being ready prioritising your health

• Work is really busy at the minute when this period is over I’ll start
• Kids are going back to school and it’s just so much to do.
• We just started renovating the kitchen

Often what the real reason is that 

• If you make a financial investment you won’t have time to do what is asked of you and won’t get full benefit from it.
• Assuming it will require you to exercise 5-6 days a week at a gym – and that just isn’t happening with how your life is at the minute.
• You are dealing with a sore lower back or a dodgy knee and worry you will do more harm than good.

All things above are valid concerns / thoughts but to why you are not ready to prioritise your health. Here is what I know that will move the needle for your health at any stage in your life.

You can always implement habits that will fit into your current life situation. Such as

• Go to bed 20-30 min earlier then normal
• If you are working from a desk a lot stand up 5 min every hour
• Add 5 +min extra on your walk to or from  your car, buss, tube, home
• Don’t skip meals
• Start focusing on why you want to improve your health. What will your perception of being healthy allow you to do?

The truth is that we are always ready. In fact I would say that when you think you aren’t that’s probably a good time. Learning how to keep healthy habits during these times is what truly will keep you in control and consistent with your health. Life always happens and if you only work on your health when it’s convenient you won’t have the tools and skill required when it really matters. 

Hope this gave you some food for thought and If any of these scenarios resonates with you I would love to know.