A big thumbs-up to all the mothers in Santa Clarita and beyond as we look forward to Mother’s Day 2017 in May! You spend your hours giving to your children, spouse, parents, community, employers and yourself!

Guest Article by Sydney Albert

Oh, wait — did you forget to give to yourself?

“Sure,” you say. “I had a pedicure, bought a (…) and played with my (friends, sweetie, pet, etc.).”

OK, how long did that re-energize you? Did you get everything you needed to go give some more? Or did you react (internally or externally) in the first stressful moment?

Giving ourselves little rewards may be very helpful, but they don’t address the inner source of our unhealthy behaviors and feelings.

Uh, oh! What’s inside may be uncomfortable, but realize it’s presenting itself outwardly in one way or another. Insecurity, fear, confusion, anger represent junk caught inside we think we’ve already dealt with.

Can you imagine if all the mothers in the world were full of joy and love, patience and grace? How do you think such a phenomenon would impact the men and sons in their lives?

(Flipping the genders, can you imagine if all the dads in the world were full of joy and love, patience and grace, too? How that could better the lives of their wives and daughters?)

What if it were easier than appears? As humans, we do have the ability to change our perspective as a built-in tool for success.

If you’re wondering, it’s no surprise the answer is far simpler than continuing the same old pattern: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST.

There is a reason you’re supposed to put on your oxygen mask before helping another. How can you help someone else if you’re passing out?

The best way to take better care of the ones you love is to take better care of yourself, physically, mentally, emotionally.

You can start with your physical health. Seek health care rather than drug dispensers! Find a chiropractor, acupuncturist, herbalist, or nutritionist to help you cleanse from the inside out.

Then clear your space of all but what you use or hold sacred. Work from the outside in, and the inside out. Find a connection to your spirit and set yourself free!!

If you start simple and look for ways to enjoy releasing the toxins and stresses of your everyday life, you’ll find you have more energy and a happier mood – to the delight of everyone you love, including your children, spouse, parents, community, employers and yourself!

– Sydney Albert, On the Journey

About Santa Clarita Chiropractor Dr. Thomas Polucki

Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Medical Director of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program, Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor

Now providing Functional Medicine services in most cities via phone consultations.

Nearby patients get treated by appointment at 25050 Peachland Avenue Suite 105, Newhall, California 91321.

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By all means visit https://www.drpolucki.com for more information or call 661-753-9340 to schedule an appointment.

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The information in this article is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.