You are getting up early to work out, being thoughtful about your meals, writing in your journal, keeping up with your doctor appointments and taking your vitamins … but are you enjoying yourself?  I know there are times in your life where you just have to push through and get it all done.  Taking care of yourself shouldn’t feel like something to hurry up and get done because we are in this for the long haul!  We may not necessarily look forward to everything we have to do, but we can (and we should) carve out time for joy along the way.

I get up every morning at 5 to workout.  I am not necessarily excited to get up at that hour, but having my favorite song as my alarm helps to get me going!  Safety always comes first while I’m exercising, but after I know what I’m doing, I always turn down the instructor and turn up my favorite playlist.  If I’m going to workout, I’m also going to DANCE!  I am intentional about writing in my journal, but I am also intentional about picking out the prettiest journals I can find and always writing with my favorite pen.  Going to the doctor makes me nervous, but after each visit, I make sure to go get something good to eat, get a massage or buy something nice for myself.  “Choosing Us” won’t always be easy but it should always feel worth it.

I want to know, “Are You Having Fun?”  Wake up to a song that prepares you for the day.  Workout to songs that make you feel like the best version of yourself.  Get all your thoughts out for the day when you are nice and comfortable and wearing some comfy pajamas.  Treat your appointments like a field trip filled with adventure and goodie bags.  We deal with enough hardship and heartache so there is nothing wrong with countering that with things that make us feel good.  You deserve to enjoy the journey and I’m here if you need me.