How EssentialSteps Helped Mickey
I had “caretakeritis”
“I was trying to retire but found myself with no free time, running non-stop to meetings and commitments. Because I’ve been transitioning into retirement I thought that it was time that I learn how to make exercise a priority. The “ah ha” for me, however, focused on my own self-care. When I read about the concept “caretakeritis” that was coined by Michelle Segar, I realized that I had caretakeritis from putting the important needs of others before my own! For years I had the habit of using anything as an excuse not to have time to take care of myself.”
Making different choices to enjoy retirement
“I also realized that if I were going to optimally enjoy my retirement, traveling, and grandchildren that I needed to make different choices. I started giving myself permission to make myself the #1 priority and apply strategies that I use in business to achieve this. I now say “no” to anything that interferes, and found out that the world didn’t stop because I got off for a few hours a week to exercise. I have stopped considering exercise as gymnastics and sports and start thinking about ‘moving my body” as a gift to myself. I realize that habits take a long time to develop and a long time to undue…I’m in the middle of this effort. Working with Michelle helped me realize some basic things that I might have known but just hadn’t realized or been ready to do until then.”
