4 F.I.R.E. Elements to Taking Care of YOU

A critical focus of time management is time for your most important asset, i.e., YOU. To be able to do what you do best, you must develop a fire that you can sustain over time. Let's examine these 4 areas affectionately referred to as F.I.R.E. to focus on together.

FUEL: 

You are the time manager of your life, your business, and often even your family. You owe it to yourself to dive deeper to see what actually is important and what makes you happy. Happiness is the fuel that we humans live on, and we also keep striving for it throughout our lives. Below are ways to explore:

Life balance:

Anything out of balance is called a 'disturbance.' If you live a life where you are giving too much time to one thing and too little to another, you live an unbalanced life. And as far as research goes, for a majority of people, an unbalanced life can cause more harm than good. You need to reevaluate your life and have a look at your situation to see whether you are living an unbalanced life or not. Try to balance out things by keeping track of your priorities. 

- Treating yourself:

Then have a look at how you are treating yourself. Your life is pretty much what you make it. What good and bad things you are letting your existence be open to will affect you. See if there are things that are negatively fueling you, and try removing them from your life. Remember, the focus is upon you and you alone to improve your quality of life.

- Taking care of your health:

Health is one of your biggest wealth indicators. It almost sounds cliché. This part has been repeated many times because it is incredibly important. All the effort you make to strive towards your goals and happiness in life will be in vain if you aren’t able to enjoy it. So, keep a check on your current status of wellbeing and make an effort to make a positive contribution to your health.

- Making yourself smile

A smile is not just a movement that is a part of your body. Smiling releases certain chemicals in your body that further improves your body and wellbeing. In fact, a fake smile will also release the same effect. Smile often, you will benefit from it in the long haul. 

INSPIRE: 

Pay attention to the stories and images that drive you and make you a bit teary-eyed as well while you listen to or watch them. These are the signs about what kind of stories or events you are going to be inspired by. Watch more of these as these will inspire you and help you move towards your life goals. This will be a way of making time for yourself in which you, as a person, will grow. 

- Transformational experiences:

Any transformational story or experience that inspires you, be sure to keep a note of it. You may like going back to listen or watch such experiences from people around the world in the hope that they might inspire you again. Seek out opportunities that cultivate transformational experiences to challenge yourself to grow and reach new heights.

- Positive People:

Being surrounded by positive people is one of the most inspiring and worthy things you can do for yourself. Making time for you is not only about finding “me time,” but also about surrounding yourself with good company. Good company will help you grow and develop good habits consistently. 

- Adored Elements:

If some objects, your possessions, or anything you find out there in the world that makes you feel attracted to it, or you find yourself adoring it, this element can be a personal growth source. Find more of these things and keep them around you or maybe start collecting them. 

- Enjoyable Activities

Making time for yourself is equally proportional to doing activities that you enjoy. If you like having fun out in the park, then go for it. You will find so many new things while taking part in fun activities that you enjoy.

RESTORE:

There are 3 questions to ask yourself when seeking to restore your energy, mindset, and strength:

- What replenishes my energy:

Restoration is important, and it starts with managing your energy. Things that may help replenish your energy might be going for a drive, reading a book, or sometimes doing nothing at all. Such things can help you feel rejuvenated and bring back the energy you lost while giving it to others. 

- What feeds my soul?

We always know what can feed our souls. We know when something is going to soothe us and make us feel at home. It can be anything from listening to some music, being with friends you are super close to, or catching up with your pets that you forgot throughout the busy weekdays. 

- What fills your cup?

Have you just got an idea of a fancy dinner or a warm cup of coffee by reading this title? Well, we all have different things that make us happy or feel soothed. Sometimes while hanging around other people, we empty our cups, and they need to be filled again. I encourage you to invest time in making a list of all of the things that fill your cup. When you notice your cup running low, revisit your list as a sure way to refill your cup and renew your energy.

EMPOWER:

Strength is a crucial part of finding time for you. If you are not actively finding time for yourself, this may be an indicator to improve your self-discipline. You need to know what can empower you and make you feel strengthened. Revisit these activities and pleasures that can strengthen you when you need it most. 

The skill sets that you build to empower yourself, will give you confidence in your day to day activities. You will feel more empowered when you have a strong feeling that you have the right skill that distinguishes you from the rest in a group of people. Many people stop learning after school. This is the perfect time to really kick into gear and continue acquiring new skills and feel better about yourself.

Things that put you in the right place to achieve greatness will be a master card for your empowerment. Find that very thing and hold it tight. You can leverage the ROI Project resources like our Time of the Essence bundle that can help you manage all of your priorities like a mogul. Grab the Time of the Essence Bundle today and begin creating better habits to achieve your goals faster and more effectively.