Permission to Have a Hard Time Prioritizing Self

This week I experienced disappointment.  In previous episodes, I’ve shared with you my focus on health and the various things I’ve changed to move forward on my health-related goals. I’ve changed my diet. I exercise almost daily. I meditate. And, I’ve had success such as healing from cancer, getting stronger, growing an inch, but one metric was pending.

Last week I got the results from my bone density test and these were not what I was hoping for. Since the previous test in 2024, I’ve continued to experience bone loss, which was so disappointing. 

What do you do when you experience disappointment?  In this episode, I reflect on the disappointment and how I may have fallen a little off the health wagon and back into old habits that are not aligned with my new identity.

Let me know what stood out for you and share your thoughts by leaving a review.  I would also love to know how you deal with disappointment.  What do you do to prioritize yourself?  What does it mean to love yourself?

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Takeaways:

• Disappointment happens when one’s expectations are not fulfilled.  It’s just a red flag in our journey that indicates an opportunity to “reshuffle the cards” and create new pathways and experiences.
• Prioritizing self is challenging for some women, but so necessary.  By prioritizing ourselves, we are “putting the oxygen mask first” and then able to continue supporting all those we love.
• What does loving yourself mean? It’s not a final destination, but a continuous journey.

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