Give Yourself Grace. Go to Sleep!

Happy Weekend, everyone!

My reflection for you today comes straight from a recent, unexpected lesson I learned firsthand. The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of birthday celebrations, followed by an unwelcome bout of sickness.

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This experience really drove home the profound importance of self-care, and the surprising challenge of truly giving myself grace.

It's so easy for us to fall into the "all or none" trap, isn't it? When life throws us off our routine – whether it's a "bad day" (meaning any day out of the norm, as I talk about in "My Power Journal") or when we're feeling unwell – we can become so judgmental. "I should have," "I should be able to," "I need to do this or that."

My recent experience took me on a journey, literally. I was traveling, not feeling well, and had a highly anticipated conference to attend. As my daughter drove me to the airport, I wrestled with how truly unwell I was. That's when I had to take a deep look inside, just as we would for someone we love unconditionally – a child, a pet, a dear friend. When they're unwell, what do we do? We want them to take it easy, to rest, to heal.

So, I asked myself: "What's needed now? How am I truly feeling?"

And I realized that for the next four days of the planned Shaklee Leadership Conference celebration and socializing, I just wouldn't be able to enjoy it, not truly. It was a tough, yet ultimately necessary, decision to turn around and go home.

 

For the next three and a half days, my primary directive became: Sleep.

It's astonishing how often we overlook or underestimate the power of sleep. We know it's important, but do we truly treat it as the powerhouse it is for our health? The science is undeniable: sleep is incredible for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being, and it's absolutely vital for recovery.

As an energetic person, even I have to ask myself, "What's needed now?" Sometimes, that means going for a rest at 1:00 PM. Taking my remedies, getting into bed, and truly resting. I learned to deeply appreciate its power. That's why sleep is one of my non-negotiable wellness habits I teach in my Wellness Vortex. After clarity on my mission and passion, I honestly believe sleep is the next most crucial habit. Sometimes, it even comes first.

 

Consider this:

• Statistically, just one night of undersleeping can lead to consuming over 400 calories more the next day. Why? Our bodies crave energy, and we often reach for quick fixes. Think about how many nights you undersleep – research even suggests that prolonged sleep deprivation can mirror the cognitive effects of alcohol consumption. That's serious for our mental and cognitive function, not to mention our emotional state.
• When I'm not well-rested, my judgment suffers. I lose sight of the bigger picture. The day can feel like a downward spiral, making it easy to be triggered, emotional, and reactive. Life feels like a commotion, rather than something viewed with lightness, excitement, and aliveness.
• Sleep is vital, not just for feeling better and having more energy, but for prioritizing effectively, setting boundaries, and, most profoundly, for recovery.

 

For those three and a half days, all I did was wake up, eat, take my remedies, and sleep. And with each awakening, I felt a little bit better, and then a little bit better again. It's incredible how often remedies combined with sufficient sleep can accelerate healing, sometimes even minimizing the need for medication (always consult your doctor, of course!).

 

Just as you extend grace and care to a loved one who's not feeling well, it's time to extend that same grace to yourself. Slow down, prioritize yourself. Love your world, your communities, your activities, your business – all through the daily choices that start with you.

That's my reflection for us all this weekend.

What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear your reflections!

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