The Rob Arthur Podcast

Some of us give so much to our families, careers, friends, or other pursuits that we let ourselves go.

At first, we may get by.

Eventually, though, we've nothing left for anyone or anything.

The better you take care of yourself, the better you can take care of everything else.

You've got this.

Putting yourself first may take some practice.

There may be patterns of putting everything and everybody else before yourself to break.

You may have to face feelings of unworthiness, doubt, and self-loathing.

These processes are rarely easy.

Keep showing up.

You're worth it.

You've got this.

Letting go of old routines to make space for new ones is often difficult.

This can feel like quitting, failing, or challenging to your identity.

It may be.

However, it can also reflect growth, progress, and maturation.

Yesterday's priorities may not be today's.

That's okay.

You've got this.

If you’re curious about non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), I just updated an article you might find helpful.

In it, we'll cover what NEAT is, its benefits, and how to increase it.

Check it out at coachroba.com/neat

Have a lovely Wednesday :-)

Unfollowing isn't limited to the internet.

If someone or something in the physical world is negatively affecting you, let them go.

This isn't always possible, but when it is, it's often well worth the effort.

Stay kind, polite, and respectful, but draw the boundaries you need.

You've got this.

Life doesn't always work out how we'd hoped.

We lose relationships, miss opportunities, or feel empty or aimless.

Sometimes, this is on us.

Other times, it's not.

It doesn't matter.

It's okay if you aren't where you thought you'd be.

Start where you are and do what you can.

You've got this.

You might face a long, difficult path.

This can intimidate, discourage, and distract you from making forward progress.

Worrying about tomorrow's challenges can get in the way of taking care of today's.

Plan and prepare for tomorrow, but take care of today.

Get through today.

You've got this.

We often look for what we can "get away with," doing whatever hard thing stands between us and our goals as casually as possible.

There's value in doing just enough, but there may be little progress if things don't go perfectly.

You deserve better than to "get away with" life.

You've got this.

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of breathing deeply or how to do it?

If so, you'll definitely want to read my article all about deep breathing at coachroba.com/breathe

Have a lovely Wednesday :-)

Don't forgive others because you love them.

Forgive others because you love yourself.

Sure, those whom you forgive might appreciate it.

The biggest burden you relieve, however, is your own.

Why carry anger, resentment, or pain indefinitely?

Learn from them, then let them go.

You've got this.