Last week I was super clear on what I needed to do for myself to feel my best.

But over and over again, I became aware of a voice inside of me that was trying to talk me out of doing all of those things.

Does this ever happen to you?

As seasoned as I am at taking exceptional care of myself, there are still times when I resist the very things that will support and nourish me the most.

I’ll reach for a quick snack instead of sitting down to eat that rainbow-colored salad my body says it wants.

I’ll sneak in a quick 25-minute workout instead of sinking in to the 55-minute yoga class my body says will help it feel oh-so-very good.

I’ll stay up late reading or watching something instead of closing my eyes, going to sleep, and giving my body what it is craving.

I’ll tolerate and endure something instead of setting a clear boundary or walking away. 😣

And the list goes on.

As much as I know… 

As much as I practice honoring myself every day…

As much as I am aware of what happens when I don’t follow through with what I know works best for me…

There are still moments when I watch myself make choices that are out of alignment with what I know I want or need most.

Making the commitment to honor yourself can sometimes feel like a lot of work. And there might be times when you just won’t want to do it. 

Bumping up against resistance like this is a part of life. It’s a part of growth. It’s a part of change.

So, if you’re finding yourself in a place of feeling like you just don’t wanna, take note of it. Love yourself wherever you’re at. 💓

Recognize you’re resisting something. 😐

And then, instead of feeling disappointed or frustrated with yourself, see if you can get curious about that resistance. What am I resisting? What am I wanting instead? 

Instead of feeling like you’re a failure, love yourself even more. I love myself!

Remember why you do the things you’re resisting. Tap into your desire energy. What I want more than anything is X, and that’s why I do Y.

See if you can let that desire grow stronger than whatever the resistance is telling you to do instead of what you know to do. Feel your desire. ☺

And then make one small, aligned choice. Take one baby step in a better feeling direction. 

There will be times when you’re great at honoring yourself, and there will be times when you resist it like hell.

All of it is okay!

The question is, can you love yourself enough to start honoring yourself again, now?

Lots of love,

Alicia

PS: Share with me: What are some of the biggest challenges you face when it comes to honoring yourself and doing what you know to do to feel and be your best?

PPS: Remember to love yourself right where you’re at! 😘

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