What helps you show up at your best?

What helps you show up at your best?

It’s interesting how when things get busy, or when we feel stress or pressure, often our first instinct is to go into panic mode.

We abandon the things that help us show up at our best and edge ourselves out of the equation.

And we justify it in the name of work or clients or taking care of other people first.

But if you think about it, the best thing you can do for your family, your friends, your colleagues, and your community is to prioritize the things that help you consistently show up at your best.

Sometimes we feel guilty about putting ourselves first.

But the truth is that it’s not just ok for us to do this - it’s an absolute necessity.

When we prioritize what we need, we amplify our ability to help others.

The people around you don’t want you to show up as a lesser version of yourself.

They not only want you to show up at your best, they’re counting on you to do it.

Try this:

We spend very little time thinking about what we actually need to function day to day.

As a starting point, ask:

• What helps me take care of my body and mind?

• What brings me clarity?

• What helps me be the best version of myself?

The more you keep the answers to these questions top of mind, the easier it will be for you to spot opportunities throughout your day to put them into practice.

This concept is not all or nothing. Even small amounts of time - three to five minute spurts here and there, for example - can make a meaningful impact on how you move through your day.

Remember: you’re not only allowed to do this, you must do this.

Everyone around you wants you to show up at your best.

Go have a great workday.