Taking Time for Yourself

Here are a few lines from an article by Connie Stapleton, Phd

Make a chart of the essentials for success. Complete it daily and reward yourself (not with food) each day that you complete every goal.

Take your calendar and mark off time each day for the essentials.

Develop the mantra; "It's What I Do"
When you don't feel like exercising remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then do it!
When you don't want to pass up dessert, remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then pass it up!
When you feel too tired to write in your food and exercise journals, remind yourself: "It's What I Do"... then do it!

Think like a thin person.
Remind yourself: "If I want long-term success, I make the time."
There are no "good excuses" for not taking time to choose healthy behaviors.

Be a friend yourself.
The time you take to do the essentials for long-term success leads to your health and happiness.