Pillars to manage the busybusybusy

When life gets busybusybusy all of a sudden (or maybe all along), how do you carve out some space for yourself? Where do you find a moment to restore your breath, your being, your centre? Or is this not your reality right now? I know we don’t all have the luxury of

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For me, I have some non-negotiables, although I don’t really like to call them that, as it feels a bit like failure when something really gets in the way of them. And nobody wants to set themselves up for failure. Let’s call them PILLARS, because they hold me up.

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1. An early morning walk outside — obviously, not always possible 🌧

2. Movement — aside from my walk, this is yoga or the gym. There’s no “I must do an hour-long class or session”. It might be 5 minutes, it might be 45 minutes — it’s simply intentional movement. 🏋🏻‍♀️

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These two things keep me mentally happy, resilient and fulfilled. They are my mental pillars every day, but ESPECIALLY when life gets hectic 🫠.

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What are your mental pillars?