What’s standing between you and what you want for your health?

When I’m first getting to know a woman in my community, in one way or another, I always ask this question.

And I almost always get responses like these:

• “How are you able to [find the time?]”

• “I can’t get anything accomplished.”

• “I feel like I have to entertain [my kids] at all times.”

Then, I get to help her understand that thoughts like these - not her partner or her children - are holding her back from the happy, healthy life of her dreams.

Let’s allow that to sink in for a bit. (You might even want to read it again.)

You will have days when it seems nearly impossible to carve out time for yourself, but you get to prioritize your physical, mental and emotional care even when your life presents you with challenges. Because it will. That’s life.

May I share a story of “one of those days” that I had recently?

My sons and I were in the middle of our 8 AM movement practice at 8 AM. (This has been...