The BusyB - Week of 5.13.24 🐝

Welcome to your weekly serving of inspiration, focusing on movement, nourishment, and intention. Let's dive in!

Becks’ Brief 💌

It's that time of the week again where we pause, reflect, and prepare for the week ahead. I'm excited to have you here with me in our shared journey of wellness, empowerment, and balance!

Over the past month, I've truly embodied the meaning of the word "busy." In less than 30 days, I will have been on nine flights for both business and personal reasons, moving at what feels like 100mph 🏃🏻‍♀️. I've hardly had a moment to breathe! Finding calm in the chaos has truly kept me sane.

In those brief moments of pause, I take time to reflect and feel immense gratitude for my life, appreciating the strength of my body + mind. I have really come to appreciate that this foundation is crucial for maintaining such a demanding pace. And throughout this chaos, adhering to my non-negotiable health practices has been key for keeping me strong and healthy.

Today, let’s explore how to identify those non-negotiables for you, so that you too can cultivate the foundation that is a strong body + mind.

The Bulletin 📝

Identifying your health non-negotiables is about choosing the practices that are essential for maintaining your health, no matter how busy life gets 🐝. Here are some strategies to help you pick your non-negotiables:

🙇🏻‍♀️ Assess Your Needs

• Start by understanding your own body’s individual needs

• Ask yourself - what would be most beneficial for your body to operate at an optimal level?

✔️ Prioritize Basics

• Focus on the core pillars of health — nourishment, movement, sleep, and mental wellness

• Decide which elements within each pillar are most critical for your health and set them as your baseline non-negotiables

💭 Reflect on What Works

• Think about times when you felt your best - what practices were you implementing?

• Whether it’s a specific diet, a type of movement, guided meditation, or sleep routine, recognizing what has worked well for you in the past can guide your current choices

🙅🏻‍♀️ Set Clear Boundaries

• For each non-negotiable, define clear boundaries for yourself and others

• Make these rules as specific as possible

📅 Consider Your Schedule

• Be realistic about what you can commit to given your daily schedule and responsibilities

• Your non-negotiables should be manageable and not add additional stress to your life

🔄 Trial & Adjust

• Implement your non-negotiables and see how they fit into your life

• It’s okay to adjust as needed - if you find a particular practice isn’t serving you or is too challenging to maintain, consider replacing it with something more sustainable

🙌🏼 Commit to Consistency

• The power of non-negotiables is in your regular practice

• Commit to making them a regular part of your routine, regardless of your day-to-day fluctuations

By clearly defining what’s most important for your health and committing to these practices each day, you can maintain a strong foundation of a body + mind, even during the busiest times. In a future newsletter, we will explore the concept of “guiding principles”, which are added bonuses to your non-negotiables. When you’re hitting all your non-negotiables and are ready to incorporate additional practices to optimize your heath, guiding principles will be your next step.

Nourish & Move 🤸🏻‍♀️

🥬 One of my non-negotiables is lemon water and celery juice every morning.

• Some of the benefits:

  • Lemon Water: can help flush out toxins and has been claimed to aid digestion

  • Celery Juice: helps reduce inflammation and also is claimed to aid in flushing out toxins from the body

🚶🏻‍♀️ A simple movement-related non-negotiable for me is getting at least 10,000 steps per day. This is especially crucial on days when I am traveling and cannot schedule time for additional movement.

The BusyB Booster ✨

Pick Your Non-Negotiables:

✍🏼 Set aside 30 minutes this weekend to list out your non-negotiables. Start with the core pillars of health - nourishment, movement, sleep, and mental wellness - and identify at least two non-negotiables per pillar.

Example:

• Nourishment: lemon water + celery juice (or toxin-cleanser) in AM

• Movement: 10k steps + yoga (at least 5 minutes)

• Sleep: min. 7 hours of sleep + magnesium before bed

• Mental Wellness: meditation + gratitude

The Real Deal ✔️

Myth: You must adhere to your non-negotiables strictly, with no exception.

Busted: Life happens. I’m the first to understand. Your non-negotiables are designed to guide you towards an optimal life, but sometimes, it’s just not possible to keep up with all of them. While non-negotiables are meant to be consistent practices, it’s important to remember that flexibility is key. Life is unpredictable, and overly rigid rules can do more harm than good. I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to miss a non-negotiable occasionally. Each day offers a fresh start to live your best life. If you miss a non-negotiable for any reason, don’t be too hard on yourself. Simply move on and remind yourself of the reasons you set these non-negotiables in the first place.

Uplift 💡

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_{Disclaimer: The content in this newsletter is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is based on my expertise as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. I am not a medical professional. Before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional to ensure these changes are safe and suitable for your specific health needs and conditions.}

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