I’m a very good listener. #brag
It seems as though my friends tend to choose me to tell their problems to and ask me for advice. My living room has seen a lot of boy drama discussions and bottles of wine (or vodka).
I love that my friends come to me for stuff like that (and I do my fair share of complaining and bitching to them, believe me!). I like listening to them.
Recently, I’ve taken listening to a different level. My iPhone still goes off consistently with texts from my girlfriends (and the occasional lost guy friend), and I listen away. But lately … I’ve been listening more carefully to my body, too.
I’m usually pretty good at that. But I just feel like I’ve been more in tune lately. Does that make sense? My body is running the show.
I know this because … I didn’t set my alarm on the weekend. And slept until 11AM on Saturday and 11:30AM on Sunday. Granted, I had later nights. But I usually force myself to get out of bed and get the day started, regardless of what time I hit the pillow. My body wanted more sleep, I gave it more sleep. And you know what? I still got everything accomplished that I wanted to.
I know this because … I’ve been hopping on the treadmill and just going until I want to stop. I never do that. I’ve been pushing myself all over the gym, because my legs just want to keep running and my arms want to keep lifting. Feels great.
I know this because … my chin is covered in acne. Yes, my body truly is in control 
ugh.
I can so relate to this. I totally cherish my weekends now and even during the week have been paying more attention to how my body feels. So happy for you!
Thanks girl!
What a good reminder to step back and take notice of how our bodies feel. I can totlaly relate– sometimes since weekend time can be so limited I ended up staying up late and getting up early and exhausting myself. I think I need a weekend to just let myself relax!
Relaxation time is the best! It was nice to indulge in it this weekend … until I realized it shouldn’t be classified as an “indulgence”! It should be a regular thing
I’ve been experiencing the same things lately. My weekends have consisted of A LOT more sleeping in than usual, but i’ve just been going with it! For now…
I should listen to you because I force myself to be up early on days off to get my day started. Glad to hear you got to catch up on sleep! Acne…when does that stop?? I thought by 26 I’d be acne free, lol!
That is awesome! It’s hard to listen to your own body especially when we are busy a lot and have a lot going on to begin with, our minds are too loud for us to just stop and listen to what our BODY is saying, not the mind. Props to you girl!
this is a great revelation. our bodies are smart, no? i often push myself too hard – but sometimes i take a run without my watch and just go – and listen. it is really liberating.