What is it for you? I posted this pic recently to my personal Facebook page as well as sharing it on my "Like" page. The only thing missing is my husband! He is definitely a huge part of my motivation!
I made a comment with the picture that I can't emphasize enough: I can't take care of them if I don't take care of me. Maybe it sounds cliche, but it's so true!
Why do I workout? Why am I working on my nutrition? Why am I building a business? Why am I reading my Bible daily, and personal development books, and encouraging audio? Why am I trying to continually educate myself on our health, our food, our environment, etc.? I do all of it because if I better myself I can better serve others - including my extremely important family. I do it because I can better serve God.
Every day is a gift, yet it's easy to take advantage of that. Take the time to acknowledge what God has given you and don't take it for granted! If it is not enough to look in the mirror and acknowledge that you are fearfully and wonderfully made define that which makes you acknowledge your worth! Kids are such a wonderful example! Even on days I'm not feeling so good about myself I can just look upon the blessing I've been given. See that blessing and acknowledge YOUR worth. I was chosen to be the mother of my 3 beautiful children and the wife of my wonderful husband. If I'm discrediting myself how does that benefit them? I must take care of myself to be the best wife and mom I can be. Yeah, I fall short of perfect. We all do. But we are "perfect" the way we are. Don't accept anything less for what you deserve - what YOUR "why" deserves! Acknowledge your worth and take care of yourself the way you should (and deserve). Don't use your family as an excuse NOT to put in the time to care for yourself (mind, body, and soul) but rather the reason WHY you should!
