When we think about change it can often feel like just ANOTHER thing we have to add to our "To Do" list. Nobody wants to work when it feels like work. Through a dear friend of mine I learned about the book Body Thrive by Cate Stillman. I joined my friend's book club and started my own journey with this book. My favorite part of the book is the fact it follows Ayurvedic principles.
WHAT are those you ask?? From chopra.com-
"Ayurveda is a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vibrant and healthy while realizing their full human potential.
The two main guiding principles of Ayurveda are 1) the mind and the body are inextricably connected, and 2) nothing has more power to heal and transform the body than the mind. Freedom from illness depends upon expanding our own awareness, bringing it into balance, and then extending that balance to the body."
So awesome...that means you can actively learn to heal your body, mind and spirit. You no longer have to feel lethargic through your day or need caffeine to wake up! You will begin to feel refreshed and energized and overall more content! Body Thrive works on one habit each week for you to explore using the workbook (super simple) and it isn't even about changing the habit immediately but much more just learning about yourself and experimenting with change to see if it actually makes you feel different. Who doesn't want to feel and live a more balanced life?!
Right now I'm in week 4 and I have to say I am learning quite a bit about myself. Sometimes I do pretty good and other days I end up having some coffee and eating a delicious corned beef sandwich. I've found it really helpful to see the difference in how I feel the next day after I make certain choices the previous day- to actually FEEL the CHANGE! Let's see..........my favorite sensation so far has been not feeling nearly as bloated and waking up feeling rested!
If you're feeling like you'd like to change some habits in your life, I'd recommend trying Body Thrive. It has also been super great being a part of a book club to receive and offer support to others on the journey! Ask a friend or two to join you! Please comment if you've already done work with this book or are planning to start or just want to say hi!