Apparently, some sources suggest that the average person makes 35,000 choices per day or roughly 2,000 decisions per hour or one decision every two seconds. With so many choices to make, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and make decisions on autopilot, without considering their potential consequences. However, by being more intentional and aware in our decision-making, we can create a life that reflects our true values, goals, and desires.

I struggled with an Inner Critic convincing me that I was lazy and unproductive if I slowed down and that my value was connected to how much I sacrificed my needs for the sake of others. I had weak boundaries and said “yes” to everything and everyone out of fear of missing out on opportunities or being judged by others. I would self sabotage and procrastinate on the practices and habits that I knew would truly nourish my physical and mental health.

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s all too common for high-achieving, professional women to put their physical and mental health on the back burner. The constant juggling act of work, family, and other commitments can make self-care seem like a luxury they can’t afford. Times are changing and now more than ever we need more and more women to break the habit of neglecting themselves so that they can start living a life where they can enjoy success without sacrificing their health or happiness. 

We are moving into a true health crisis, as more and more women are beginning to feel and see the negative consequences of self-neglect. It is usually when the cost of living in a state of constant stress, burnout, and overwhelm becomes too great that we are forced to take action and break free from the habit of neglecting our physical and mental health.