Embracing lifestyle changes is a significant aspect of the second pillar of the Intentional Vitality Retreats. Throughout the discussion, Zoa delves into the reality that our lifestyles must adapt as we progress through different life stages. What worked during our youth often becomes impractical as adult responsibilities take hold. Hence, the episode serves as a call to action for listeners to reflect on their current habits and make changes that foster better health and well-being.
The conversation draws parallels between physical changes in living spaces, such as redecorating a bedroom, and the necessary evolution of our lifestyles. Zoa encourages listeners to consider their environments and habits critically, asking pointed questions that compel introspection. Are late nights spent trying to catch up on work truly productive? Are food choices aligned with health needs? These inquiries are pivotal as they lead to discussions about self-care, socializing, and the balance between personal time and obligations. The episode underscores the idea that wellness is not a sporadic event but a continuous journey that requires intention and planning.
Practical suggestions abound, from meal prepping to incorporating physical activity into daily routines, all aimed at making wellness a priority. Zoa emphasizes the importance of being mindful about social engagements, advocating for more enriching interactions that contribute positively to one’s overall lifestyle. By the end of the episode, listeners are inspired to take actionable steps towards redesigning their lives, understanding that each small change can accumulate into a significant transformation, leading to a healthier, more vibrant self.
Takeaways:
- Lifestyles naturally evolve throughout life, and change is both normal and necessary.
- Assessing your lifestyle can help identify stressors and areas for improvement in wellness.
- Creating a supportive environment involves making intentional choices about food and self-care.
- Prioritize wellness daily, rather than relying on vacations to make up for stress.
- Small, incremental changes to your lifestyle can lead to significant improvements over time.
- Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can enhance your commitment to wellness.
Transcript
The second pillar of the intentional vitality retreats is to restyle your lifestyle.
Speaker A:Lifestyles change throughout your life.
Speaker A:What works when you're a kid does not last into adulthood.
Speaker A:Your college lifestyle does not work well when you start a full time job or have your first baby.
Speaker A:A change of lifestyle is a normal thing and there will be many changes throughout your lifetime.
Speaker A:Let's think about redecorating your bedroom.
Speaker A:The teenage heartthrob posters get replaced with beautiful nature photos.
Speaker A:The hand me down blanket gets replaced with a quilt gifted to you for your wedding.
Speaker A:The rad party lights get donated to the local thrift store and you change to low level warm LED lights and maybe a red light for a night light.
Speaker A:Sometimes bedroom changes happen gradually something wears out and needs replaced so an upgrade happens.
Speaker A:Sometimes everything changes at once, like when you move to a new home, get married or get divorced.
Speaker A:Now let's talk about your lifestyle.
Speaker A:Do you really need to stay up late attempting to get work done even though it's just not happening?
Speaker A:And then drag yourself out of bed and caffeinate yourself in the morning to make it through the day?
Speaker A:You might if you don't know any alternatives.
Speaker A:Is it time to think creatively, learn more and make some changes to your lifestyle for wellness's sake?
Speaker A:Do you need to just eat all those yummy looking foods?
Speaker A:Do you need to stop eating them because you have irritable bowels?
Speaker A:Maybe not.
Speaker A:Especially if you work on regulating your nervous system, improving your quality of your food, alleviating your digestive stress and supporting a healthy microbiome.
Speaker A:Pick one and let's get started with your new and improved lifestyle changes.
Speaker A:Do you need to pick up Chick fil a again today for lunch?
Speaker A:Or could you arrange to have someone make you a week's worth of easy to pack lunches instead?
Speaker A:Set yourself up for success.
Speaker A:Identify and obtain your own health convenience foods.
Speaker A:Stock your kitchen with what makes you feel good.
Speaker A:Be proactive in a new way.
Speaker A:Do you need to learn to say yes more or no more?
Speaker A:To who?
Speaker A:To everyone?
Speaker A:To work, to family?
Speaker A:To yourself?
Speaker A:Do you get enough time spent with friends or are you out with your friends so much that you don't cook for yourself anymore because you're too tired?
Speaker A:Is your lifestyle supporting all of your wellness needs including social time alone time and time to do what's important to you?
Speaker A:Do you have more time to invest in your self care or more money to spend on your self care?
Speaker A:If time is money and they are the same thing in my mind, but your balance point will be different than mine.
Speaker A:Take advantage of what you do have to help provide the missing elements for your wellness lifestyle.
Speaker A:When can you fit in two 10 minute walks on your workday?
Speaker A:Not if, when.
Speaker A:When wellness is your priority.
Speaker A:You will figure out how to take the long way to the bathroom and take a walk instead of just sitting for a phone call.
Speaker A:Is your drive home after work relaxing or does it ramp you up?
Speaker A:What can you do once you get home to help relax yourself for a pleasant evening and good digestion of your dinner.
Speaker A:There is time for dinner, right?
Speaker A:Does watching the news really help you fall asleep or does it keep your brain wired and worried?
Speaker A:There are many ways to stay informed and many hours in the day to gain the desired information.
Speaker A:Don't start and end your day with stress unless you can possibly avoid it.
Speaker A:Don't start and day don't start and end your day with stress unless you can't possibly avoid it.
Speaker A:How many glasses of wine does it take for you to enjoy your girl's night out?
Speaker A:How many hours of feeling good tomorrow are you willing to sacrifice for that wine?
Speaker A:Perhaps you should do some active detox support before you leave for girls night out and then again when you get home, then again in the morning.
Speaker A:You won't have a hangover.
Speaker A:You won't have a headache.
Speaker A:You'll get good sleep.
Speaker A:Just active participation and planning of your wellness lifestyle can make this happen.
Speaker A:You love spending time every week with your friend group.
Speaker A:That time is important, valuable.
Speaker A:The restaurant bill for the subpar food is something you can stop.
Speaker A:It's really not practical to go potluck.
Speaker A:Or maybe you could choose to go bowling instead.
Speaker A:How about a game night or a spa night together at someone's house?
Speaker A:Cheaper, easier and cozy.
Speaker A:Do you really want to work in a job you hate and have the only week of the year that you are truly happy?
Speaker A:Be your vacation week out of town.
Speaker A:That sounds miserable to me.
Speaker A:Wellness is an everyday kind of a thing.
Speaker A:You can't possibly do enough on your vacation week to last the rest of the year.
Speaker A:Your lifestyle has so many moving parts that it can be hard to figure out what to attack first.
Speaker A:Pause.
Speaker A:Take a step back.
Speaker A:Think.
Speaker A:Assess.
Speaker A:Make a plan.
Speaker A:Redesign things, then test them and see.
Speaker A:Make sure that you see a tangible improvement.
Speaker A:Make sure you have reduced your unwanted stress.
Speaker A:Many baby steps later your lifestyle will have a brand new look and feel and so will you.
Speaker A:All wellness all the time.
Speaker A:People will notice your new style if you want to surround yourself with a small group of women also reselling their lifestyle to prioritize wellness and self care.
Speaker A:Join us for the next Intentional Vitality Retreat.
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