Focusing on your Physical Health

As much as we may try to do a physical bypass some days, often our bodies cry out to us for attention when neglected for long enough.

As you focus on replenishing your body, whether it be for intentionally building muscle and decreasing atrophy or for other health reasons, such as just the emotional lift it gives you, it may not seem connected to marriage work...

I want to remind you that it really is.

Working out and/or eating well makes you happier and healthier as a person. You pass that attitude onto your people.

Remember: If you feel like it's too selfish or you don't have time to work on you, you can ask yourself this:

Now that it is long past New Year’s resolutions, am I making space not just in mind or heart but also body to replenish so I can love my spouse and others well for the longer haul?

Body types and heart types and thinking types all do this differently. Check out our deeper dive guides to learn more about this here!

Yes, we all get stuck in ruts or are blocked from fitness because of our type in various ways.

We can get stuck in thinking we need to do everything and not take any breaks so we don't have time to workout.

We can get stuck in our hearts, feeling that we must constantly pour into our relationships without break.

Some of us think we need to rest more than is actually true and forget that health and fitness activity (ironically) actually bring energy versus take more.

Perhaps today you struggle with many  reasons...

I can’t answer that for you.

But what I can remind you of is this.

Taking care of your body WILL benefit your people and your relationships, short term and long.

So, what can you do today to create better choices in this area? If you are struggling with this, you may want to consider getting a coach to help guide you.

If you're on the ball now, do your family a favor and encourage your spouse with love in this area also. No shaming, just love!

They will make moves in their timing (it may not happen right away and that's OK) but your gentle and kind invite will be seen and felt as you look out for their best too!