IBS and having fun don’t usually feel like they go together. After all, it’s no fun at ALL dealing with IBS symptoms! But what if having more fun is EXACTLY what you need more of.
Why is this important? Vital even? Read the article and find out more.
Where did the fun go?
Do you remember fun? You know playing, giggling, messing around, getting creative, having fun.
When did life get SO serious?
Who turned out the lights? Where did that spark go?
IBS and NOT having fun
When my younger daughter was 17, she started developing digestive issues. And it was easy to see what was behind it.
I watched her battling with school.
Her hours are filled with “have-to’s”. She was learning stuff that adults have decided she should learn. She came home every evening to hours of homework. And every morning she felt weighed down with the pressure of tests.
Fun had gone out of the window.
She got great results – but her digestive health and overall wellbeing was suffering.
The girl inside her just wanted a break!
She wanted time for herself to dream, to follow her passion and make art (this is one of her designs).
So there was this tug of war going on.
Work had taken over and there was no balance between work and play.
Her digestion and sleep were affected – making life even more challenging.
She’s not the only teenager developing digestive issues like this…
Fast forward 2 years. She’s having fun studying what she loves. And guess what? She is eating and sleeping really well.
IBS and having more fun
What about you?
When did you turn your back on that young, fun-loving and creative part of yourself?
And do what is “expected” of you instead of having fun?
In my coaching practice, successful clients often learn to reconnect with fun and what they truly enjoy doing – and eating!
Although it’s really hard to do when you’re dealing with IBS symptoms, never underestimate the power of having fun.
Having fun is good for your health – and for your mojo! And maybe what life is really all about…
So here are a couple of quick questions for you:
What if fun and enjoyment are important for your digestive health?
Where are you ignoring that little boy or girl inside you – because you’ve been told that hard work and responsibility come first?
Maybe there’s a way to balance both…
How can you give yourself more space for finding the fun this season – despite your IBS?