Here's how you can handle guilt or pressure when prioritizing your personal life.

Learning to let go of guilt is so powerful to continue personal development and growth, taking care of us isn’t selfish…it’s selfless. Managing guilt when prioritizing personal needs: Acknowledge Guilt: Recognize and accept your feelings without judgment. Assess Expectations: Identify if guilt stems from unrealistic self-expectations or external pressures. Set Boundaries: Learn to say no and prioritize your well-being. Shift Mindset: Embrace a perspective that values your needs as much as others. This approach helps reduce guilt and supports a healthier balance between personal life and caring for others. Remember, put your oxygen mask on first, then assist others. And don’t feel guilty about it.

Feeling guilty for prioritizing personal life? Don't sweat it! Here's how to balance the scales: Know Thyself: Identify what you truly need. Set Boundaries: Communicate and enforce them. Manage Expectations: Be transparent and negotiate. Self-Compassion: Forgive yourself and celebrate wins. Seek Support: From friends or a pro. Time Management: Plan efficiently and stay flexible. Stress Reduction: Try mindfulness or exercise. Evaluate & Adjust: Regular check-ins and tweaks. Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup! #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #Mindfulness

It's important to embrace all our feelings and never run away from them, no matter how uncomfortable they are. Emotions that are ignored will get stuck in our body and energy system. When you start making changes in your life and begin prioritizing yourself, it can be natural to feel guilt in the beginning. Acknowledge the guilt, let yourself feel the feeling and understand why you are feeling it. A life coach will help you see that guilt is a result of your past beliefs about yourself and will help you adopt new empowering beliefs such as a belief that taking care of yourself is an act of self-love and self-worth. Only by making your wellbeing your priority you can serve others in best possible way and be truly happy and fulfilled.

Join me to shout from the rooftops “Self-Care isn’t selfish”. And loving yourself is to be positively encouraged. In my experience, feelings of guilt creep in on the back of the dreaded “shoulds “. And where do the shoulds come from that our Inner Critic flings at us? From other people! It’s their voice that is behind us thinking we should be doing something- and the guilt that comes from us not doing it. One proven strategy I use with my clients is to ask yourself “should I really be doing this?”. If the answer is “No”, get it out of your head - and ditch the guilt. If the answer is “Yes!” make it a must and put goal setting plans in place to get it done asap. Guilt no more!

Guilt can hit hard when you start putting your personal life first, especially if you've always been the one to put others before yourself. It's important to sit with these feelings, recognising them without letting them control you. Ask yourself if the expectations fuelling your guilt are truly fair or realistic. Remember, you are only human—you can't be everything to everyone. By acknowledging this, you give yourself permission to prioritise your well-being. It’s a powerful act of self-love that allows you to show up more authentically and wholeheartedly for both yourself and those you care about.

Whenever you say "yes" to something, you are saying "no" to something else. People don't like saying no, and as a result, it leads to prioritizing what other people want vs. what you want. Once we realize that saying yes to someone means saying no to something for us, saying no becomes much easier.

Establishing clear boundaries is essential for managing pressure and guilt. Take time to reflect on what you can realistically handle and be transparent about this with your colleagues, friends, and family. It’s okay to say no or to ask for time before committing to requests. Clear boundaries are a powerful way to honour your needs and maintain a healthy balance in your life.

For many, setting boundaries is a challenge because they don't like to say know. If this is the case for you, consider a negotiating strategy; say what you find acceptable or can agree to. In this way you are demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to cooperate and find solutions, and you are also protecting your boundaries.

Establishing boundaries plays a role, in handling stress and avoiding guilt. Identify your capacity. Convey it to coworkers, friends and relatives. It's perfectly fine to decline or request time to ponder over demands. Boundaries aid in helping others grasp and honor your boundaries decreasing the likelihood of feeling swamped or remorseful, for prioritizing self care.

What do You want to accomplish? What are You willing to do in order to accomplish that goal? What are You unwilling to tolerate as you work towards that goal? What are You unwilling to tolerate as you work and move through life in general? These are some questions you can pose while you sit, breathe and assess your motivations, goals, plans and heart. Setting boundaries can feel really selfish when we are not used to having healthy boundaries. They are so important for us in work and life. They help remind us that We Are Powerful. We Are Empowered and are worthy of having our boundaries respected and honored. We need to honor our own energy, mental health and wellbeing while we work towards our goals. That will help us Thrive.

Your sense of worth plays a role, in how you cope with feelings of guilt and stress. If you believe your value is linked to being productive or meeting others needs you may experience guilt when prioritizing time. It's important to remind yourself that you deserve self care and attention like everyone. Looking after your well being is crucial, for maintaining an fulfilling life.

Something that helps my clients is to acknowledge that taking care of themselves and their needs is not self indulgent or low priority. When we prioritise ourselves, we build our self worth, so take those walks, read those books, or whatever charges your batteries. These are the things that give you the energy to dig a little deeper and power through when necessary.

You Are Worthy Now! Not just when you accomplish a goal. Not when you feel like you are thriving. Now. Always. This is something we tend to forget as we move through life. We feel defeated when things don't go the way we want, planned, etc... and that effects how we see ourselves. Shift your perspective to realize You Are Worthy Always! It takes a conscious effort to make this shift. We MUST challenge the thoughts and feelings that keep us feeling self-doubt and hopeless. We MUST tell ourself that those feelings and thoughts are LIES. Because they are! Then give yourself credit for the things that go right! No matter how small. It All Matters. Because YOU MATTER! Write it down if you have too. Quick references help. You Are Worthy Now

Focus on what truly matters. Begin by identifying what is most important to you and allocate your time based on these priorities. Utilise tools like calendars and lists to manage your commitments and ensure you schedule time for yourself. Remember, being busy doesn’t equate to being productive. It's the quality of the time spent on what truly matters that counts, not the quantity.

It is critical that the time you carve out for yourself is not tentative. Too many of my clients slip into moving these self-care appointments around in ways that they wouldn't do with meetings. Treat them with the same respect and importance as you would a meeting with your boss. Prioritising yourself may seem like a self indulgence when you have a lot going on, in reality it is vital restitution.

When it comes to putting your life it's best to approach it practically. Figure out what truly matters to you and schedule time, for those priorities. Keep track of your commitments using calendars or lists. Remember to carve out some moments for yourself. It's important to note that staying busy doesn't always equate to being productive and sometimes quality time outweighs quantity.

Life is unpredictable, and even with the best intentions, the balance between personal life and other commitments can sometimes tip. If you need to adjust your boundaries or take on more responsibilities temporarily, do so with the understanding that this is a temporary shift. Flexibility allows you to meet life's demands without being too hard on yourself.

If possible, align expectations about how long 'temporary' is. Humans often adapt quickly, meaning temporary can drift to becoming the new norm if we are not mindful.

Life can be full of surprises. Despite your planning things can easily get off track. It's important to be adaptable. If you find yourself needing to redefine your limits or take on responsibilities temporarily don't hesitate to do just remember that it's only a temporary adjustment. Being flexible allows you to manage lifes challenges without being too harsh, on yourself.

Simply voicing your concerns can lighten the emotional load. Others may offer fresh insights and practical approaches to managing your time and emotions effectively. Together, you can find solutions that foster a balanced and fulfilling life.

Don't be afraid to reach out for help if you're experiencing guilt or stress. Having conversations, with friends, family or a life coach can provide you with viewpoints and effective ways to deal with your feelings. Simply expressing your worries can lighten the load. Receiving guidance from others may present approaches, to handling your schedule and emotions.

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You Are Never a Burden. Seeking support when facing difficulties does not make any of us weak. It is actually a Strength! Asking for assistance when needed reinforces the idea that we are all in this together. We are a community. We can lift each other up and offer support. We are Worthy of that help. We are Worthy of that Support. We Are Worthy of being Uplifted! We Are. Too many of us think we have to do it all alone. We don't. That hyper independence is a detriment to our own wellbeing. Seeking new perspectives can increase our resilience, our success and our own mental health.

Often, we are our own harshest critics, especially when prioritising personal time. It's okay to give yourself permission to rest, recharge, and pursue activities that bring you joy. When guilt or pressure arises, practice self-kindness by acknowledging that you deserve care and respect just like anyone else. Treat yourself with the same empathy and understanding you would offer a friend facing similar challenges.

Consider self-care as a critical aspect of preparation. Elite athletes ensure that they eat and sleep well, stretch and calm their minds before competition. We don't question the importance for them, why should it be different for you?