You Have Less Time Than You Think

You’ve been saying it for months—maybe even years. “I need to get it together.” You say it to your girlfriend in passing, to yourself in the mirror, maybe even whisper it in the quiet moments after another night of poor sleep, after another meal that leaves you feeling worse, not better. You can feel it in your body: the weight creeping up, the blood sugar dips that leave you drained and irritable, the sluggishness that clouds your once-clear mind. You don’t feel like you anymore.

She sees it too, the woman who loves you. She gently nudges you to get help. “Here,” she says, handing you the number of a trusted professional. You thank her. You mean it. “I’ll look into it,” you say with a smile. But the days pass. Then the weeks. And you do nothing. Not because you don’t care—but because you're stuck in a cycle many of us know too well.

You quietly suffer. Now not just with the symptoms—but with guilt. Because deep down, you know the truth: you have the information, you have the support, but you still haven’t moved. And now, time is moving faster than you are.

Does this sound like you? What’s really holding you back?

This isn’t about laziness—it’s about procrastination. And it’s costing you. Procrastination is the act of needlessly delaying something—even when we know there will be consequences. And when it comes to your health, those consequences can be life-altering.

Think about it:

• You keep saying you’ll schedule that check-up.
• You keep meaning to cut back on the sugar.
• You tell yourself you’ll start fresh next week…again.

But health doesn’t wait. Illness doesn’t pause. And time—well, time moves whether we act or not.

Let’s get real for a moment:

💔 Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. 🩺 Many chronic illnesses are preventable, but only with early action. 📉 Lifestyle changes take time to show results, which is why delaying is so dangerous.

You don’t have as much time as you think you do. And you can’t afford to keep saying, “I’ll start tomorrow.” Because by the time it’s urgent, it may already be too late.

But here’s the good news: You can turn this around. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a beginning.

Start here:

Here are some tips for overcoming procrastination when it comes to addressing health and wellness issues:

Seek Support: Share your health and wellness goals with supportive friends, family members, or even a professional such as a doctor or a nutritionist. Having accountability and encouragement from others can help keep you on track.

Educate Yourself: Take the time to research and understand the health issues you are facing. Learning about the potential consequences of delaying action can provide motivation to take the necessary steps.

Start Small: Begin with small, manageable changes to build momentum. Whether it's incorporating more vegetables into your meals, taking a short walk each day, or scheduling a check-up with a healthcare provider, starting small can lead to gradual progress.

Visual Reminders: Use visual cues as reminders to take action. This can include setting up sticky notes, alarms on your phone, or placing visual cues in your environment to prompt you to engage in healthy behaviors, such as drinking water or taking a moment for mindful breathing.

Practice Self-Compassion: Recognize that change takes time and it's okay to stumble along the way. Being kind to yourself and acknowledging that setbacks are a normal part of the process can help alleviate the pressure and anxiety associated with making health changes.

So tell me—How do you feel about connecting with others. Would you be willing to join a community to support you on your health journey? I’d love to hear from you. Just hit reply. I read every message.

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Much love, Essentially Chef Beee 🌱

Your Lifestyle Medicine Health Coach & Plant-Based Chef