Quick Mindset Shift to Help You Stick to Healthy Habits - "I am doing this for my future self."
New motto for the month --> "I am doing this for my future self."
I noticed my routine was slowly getting off course and decided it was necessary to go back to the basics this past week. Focusing on simple self-care habits!
And so far these simple steps have been amazing. One key piece is saying this new motto over and over again. So I wanted to share this new motto/mindset with you too:
Setting the coffee maker the night before rather than in the morning -- doing this for my future self
Taking off ALL makeup, brushing and flossing no matter how exhausted I am -- doing this for my future self
Making time to meditate -- doing this for my future self
Swapping out cocktails/wine for a seltzer or tea -- doing this for my future self
Putting the phone down/closing the laptop and being present when you spouse or family member is talking -- doing this for OUR future selves
Making the bed as soon as we wake up -- doing this for my future self
Going for a walk after work even if it's later than I expected -- doing this for my future self
Doing the hard business tasks I'm avoiding rather than scrolling social media -- doing this for my future self
The delayed vs. instant gratification struggle is REAL. But this simple motto reminds us the value behind doing a small task even though you may not need to see the benefits right away.
What will you do for your future self today? Baby steps. We got this!
The more we go back to the basics and start focus on our future selves the better it will feel.
