On today's episode, Pamela and I discuss what it means to have enough capacity, mental space, and physical energy to live a healthy life.

It's difficult to implement healthy behaviors if we feel like we're always treading water. So what do we do if we're running out of space?

It usually starts with becoming aware. We need to hit pause and check in with our bodies and minds. What is draining us or running us into the ground? Let's assess and then work to cultivate some space. Are we prioritizing ourselves? Are we taking time to recover?

Perhaps, we need to look at how we prioritize our lives. If we're constantly engaging in "life-taking" behaviors where we give all of our energy to other people and do things that take our capacity away from us, we may need to shift.

We must prioritize our mental wellness, exercise, and sleep to gain capacity. We can't have physical or creative energy if we're sleep deprived. We can't always put ourselves last.

We also discuss ways where we can create more capacity in our lives in a way that allows us to continue improving and leveling up in our lives.

Time Stamps:

0:38 - What is "Capacity"?

1:02 - Every decision requires energy.

3:00 - Automatic processes save capacity.

5:40 - How do we know how much capacity we have?

7:30 - How to determine what is urgent and important?

9:14 - How we engage in healthy habits and maintain capacity.

12:47 - Sleep for capacity.

14:10 - Let's prioritize.

15:24 - Setting boundaries for capacity.

17:35 - Play and have fun for capacity.

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.