YOU come first

This is a topic that I have been trying to write  about for the last 8 months. It is very dear to my heart and finally I am able to post it!

Have you flown recently? If so, did you pay attention to the flight attendants when they go through the safety instructions? "Put your own oxygen mask before helping others", sounds familiar?  Even though we all mostly tune out off those instructions, there is definitely a deeper message in that particular instruction - at least for me.

It has always been the rule of thumb for me to put my loved ones first. Especially now that I have a baby, it doesn't look like there should be any other way. However when you think about it, there needs to be times where YOU have to come first!  If you are not strong and healthy enough, you cannot help anyone around you, including those who might be solely dependent on you to live. Your loved ones might not depend on you physically and you might not realize how your emotional support is key for them. Think twice before you say (if you ever say) "I am not important, you come first"!  You might be surprised how many people might depend on you well being! :)

So let's all focus on being strong! How about 10 perfect push-ups before you end your day today. You can be on your toes, on your knees or on the wall. Can you give me 10 push-ups with 1 second hold on the bottom with each of them?

Strong core = strong body!

Hi five for keeping yourself healthy!