Recently, I had the immense honor to watch as a dear friend had her hair cut, professionally, for the first time in years, if not decades, and the result was overwhelming. Something that most of us take for granted, lifted and boosted her confidence up to unimaginable heights! I’m not sure the last time I saw someone shine that bright! That was such a great reminder of how vitally important it is for us to make the effort, to take the time, and invest in our emotional wellbeing. Doing those seemingly small everyday things can have such an impressive impact on us and most of us don’t give it a second thought. I cannot begin to say how good and joyous I feel after taking the time to finally have a massage, get my nails or hair done, even my teeth cleaned (I love that feeling!). I get it, we’re all busy and there is always the ‘to-do’ list. I work, probably too much, have a family, but I make the time to do those little things that bring me joy so that I am in a better emotional space to take care of the ‘to-dos’. Wellness encompasses so much more than our physical bodies. It’s about joy. Thankfully spring is around the corner and next month our community starts the Wellness challenge. I encourage you to set aside the time to do for you. Start doing something to enhance and refill that cup! Health is not only movement and diet, but also, doing those little things that bring you joy. When you enjoy it, whatever that it is, that’s when you reap the benefits. There is a lot to be said for setting aside the time to invest in ourselves. So, go out and join a class, go for a walk, get a massage, try Reiki, or even take those precious 5 minutes and watch the sunrise in the morning. Life’s too short to skimp on joy!
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