We all want to have a good health. Often, we strive for something that feels unattainable or focus on what we lack, which just makes it worse. What we can do instead, is to focus on getting our needs met and do a weekly check-in with ourselves:

Have my physical needs been met? Sleep, rest, food, water, fresh air, exercise, and daylight.

Have my emotional needs been met? Care, support, feeling seen and heard, as well as been loving.

Have my mental needs been met? Thinking positive thoughts, focusing on solving problems, processing information and feedback.

Have my spiritual needs been met? Attending church, praying, reading spiritual texts, chanting, journaling or meditating.

Another tip, is to write down afterwards what you’ve practiced and when, instead of planning beforehand, in case you feel stressed out and don’t know if you can keep your plans. Then, rather do what you can and when, instead of at a pre-determined time. Through this, you can find out when it’s easier for you to commit to a regular practice, rather than trying to fit it into your schedule. And, most importantly, don’t beat yourself up for not having it all together. Nobody has. Just do what you can, regularly. It’s better to do yoga once a week on different days, than none.

Tending to your needs, is a gift to yourself. The gift of self-care.