Showing Up for Yourself Is Non-Negotiable.

One of the greatest things we can do for ourselves is to show up.

Let me explain.

Simply put, when you know the action you need to take to live as your most authentic self, or the time you need to take to do the things that make you feel better, every day- you’ve got to show up for that. 

Sure, you’ve got to show up for work, you’ve got to be there for the ones you love, but you also need to be there for you. This doesn’t have to be another thing on your to-do list, but instead, a non-negotiable way of living. No one else can show up for you. 

For example, I know that writing my “morning pages” every day, before I begin my work, will lead to me feeling more clear-headed, more focused, and ultimately be more productive. I could be in a hurry to get started and skip them, yeah, I’m the only one that affects. But it does affect me. Those morning pages are something I need to show up for, they help me feel more like myself. They help me clarify what I’m doing, and they help remind me of the purpose I have day after day.

Granted, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes, I trick myself into thinking it’s not important. Give it a few days, and I will remember why it’s so important. The point being, when I remember, it isn’t something to chastise myself about. It’s no reason to get all shamey-blamey. Remember yesterday when we spoke about all of the beginnings we get to have? That counts here too. Make a new, more loving choice tomorrow. 

What is one thing you can do today to show up for yourself?

What makes the rest of your day feel more like the day you want to be having?