Listen to Your Body - episode 92
Sim has some profound nuggets to share with us today. I loved listening to her. It made me think. She wants to work with women and support them in their health journey, coaching them to move forward in a different, healthier, more empowered way. Check out how many phrases she said that were keepers. Coming alongside women and helping them look at the whole picture of wellness is Sim’s purpose and passion.
Understanding what works for you, might not work for me, and knowing your triggers are two of the takeaways for me. As Sim says, listen to your body. It’s simple advice but one we don’t always do. Sometimes it’s because we don’t know, and sometimes it’s because maybe we don’t care. Either way I am hopeful any women who need support and encouragement around autoimmune skin disorders will find the help they need. And if it’s with Sim, you will be blessed.
Passionate. Resilient. Family-oriented.
— Sim Colaco
Listening to Mine
Thoughts from Listen to Your Body
As I’ve gotten older I have learned to listen to my body more. In the early years I didn’t. It was telling me I can’t eat a lot of cheese, especially on an empty stomach. I can’t drink like other people do without feeling like I’ve swallowed acid, I can’t wait a long time after dinner to have dessert. I will pay for it later. Now I pay closer attention.
I listen when it tells me it’s feeling something coming on or that I need to take a rest. I no longer push through and ignore the signs. I listen. It makes a big difference in the quality of my life to heed the warnings. Sometimes it means cancelling plans because I know I don’t have enough in reserve to fully enjoy myself. Such is the case when the other day I told my friend Jill I would need to reschedule our much needed time together. We were going to take a walk and grab a bite. I was looking forward to spending time with her so it was a disappointment. We will have another time and I’ll be fully ready.
I’ve also gotten better at knowing and accepting my limitations as it relates to my body and how it moves or doesn’t move. I have neck issues that intertwine with shoulder issues and to top those off throw in a little TMJ disorder. It makes for a fun upper-body-limitation stew. I can no longer lift light weights or carry heavy things. While I want to crush doing those things and more, I have learned the hard way it’s not worth it. It’s far better to focus on what I can do.
I can walk, sing, dance, do some yoga and swim (when it’s warm). For me wellness is an ongoing journey that requires I move, I eat and enjoy my food, take my health seriously and do the things that are wise to do. I prefer to do things I enjoy so none of this is a drudgery. As far as “treats” go I look for healthier options and definitely indulge. I am not into deprivation. Life is full of joy, full of adventures, so by all means, live it. And listen to your body.
You need to listen to your body because your body is listening to you.
— Phil McGraw
