Brian Tracy (speaker) presents a short YouTube talk offering five practical self-care tips for people living fast-paced lives: eat healthily, get about eight hours of sleep, manage stress (e.g., meditation), spend time with family and friends, and schedule personal alone time. The video closes with a call-to-action to comment, subscribe, and claim a free gift.
Hello, I'm Brian Tracy and today I want to give you some tips on how to take care of yourself when you're always working. We live in a fast paced world and sometimes succeeding in a fast paced world requires you to be a fast paced person. Unfortunately, being in a constant state of hustle often leads many people to neglect their own needs. In this video, I want to take a look at some of the things you can do to take care of yourself when you're always working. If you're struggling to take care of yourself due to the fast pace of your life, consider following these tips. First, make sure that you're eating right. The unfortunate reality is that food, which is the most convenient, is often the least healthy. In an attempt to save time, people will often resort to fast food, prepackaged meals and other quick but not so healthy options. One of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself though, is not to fall prey to this tendency. At least once a day, take the time to prepare a healthy meal or go to a restaurant that serves healthy options. Drink plenty of water and keep around healthy snacks such as fruits, yogurt and vegetable trays. In the end, eating healthy doesn't have to be a major time commitment and the benefits to your well being are well worth the effort. Second, get enough sleep. For busy people, a solid night's rest is often one of the first things sacrificed. The reality is though, that without enough sleep, not only will you have a hard time taking care of yourself, but you'll also be less productive and more likely to burn out. It's recommended that everyone get around eight hours of sleep each night. If you make the commitment to getting plenty of rest, you'll almost certainly find that those extra few hours of sleep are worth it in the long run. Interesting Recent research study shows that wealthy people get eight and a half to nine and a half hours of sleep per night. Poor people get six or seven hours because they spend too much time watching television and socializing. Third, learn to deal with stress in a healthy way. Stress and hustle most often go hand in hand. This makes it important for anyone who lives a fast paced life to learn how to deal with their stress in a manner that is effective and healthy. How you choose to deal with stress is ultimately a personal decision, but some methods are better than others. One great stress relief method that's a favorite of mine is meditation. Meditation allows you to clear your mind and relax completely, serving as a sort of reset on any stress that may have built up over the course of the day. Whichever stress relief method you decide is best for you, it's important that you have a healthy outlet for stress relief if you're living a fast paced life. Fourth, Spend time with the people you care about the most A common theme for those who are in constant state of hustle is the fact that many important things are often sacrificed for the sake of time. Unfortunately, one of the things often sacrificed is time spent with family and friends. For the sake of your own well being though, as well as for the sake of the people you care about, it's essential that you take the time to be around your friends and family. Maybe this means having a family breakfast or dinner, or maybe it means taking a Saturday off to go out with your friends. Whatever spending time with the ones you care most about looks like for you, be sure to find a way to consistently fit it into your schedule. There's no overstating how important this is when it comes to taking care of yourself and others. Fifth, schedule some time for yourself. As important as it is to spend time with friends and family, spending a little time alone is important as well. This doesn't include time spent alone working, but rather it entails time spent alone relaxing or enjoying an activity for yourself. You may wish to spend this time reading or writing in a journal, relaxing in a hot bath, or anything in between. What matters most is the fact that everyone needs a little time to themselves every now and then in order to maintain their mental health. And those who live hectic lives often get very little time alone. As with most tips on this list, spending time alone doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice hours out of each day. Even just 20 or 30 minutes before bed or in the early morning can make a world of difference for your well being. Before we wrap up, I'd like to leave you with a thought to share with your friends and followers. Take a deep breath, relax and imagine yourself exactly as you wish to be now. I'd love to hear from you. So my question today is have you ever received feedback that you didn't like or didn't want to hear? How did you deal with it? Leave a comment below and I'll be sure to follow up with you. Thanks for watching. And remember, if you want to change your future, take action. And take action now. If you enjoyed this video and feel it was valuable at teaching you how to take care of yourself in a state of hustle, subscribe to my channel like this video and share this video with your friends. Don't forget to click the button on the screen for a free gift. Thanks again for watching.
