If I asked you to, could you name your highest priority needs right now? Those things that when you try to go without, the day just doesn’t flow like it should, you end up with a lingering negative attitude, and everything seems to go horribly wrong. Could you make a list of those things? I call those “non-negotiables”; the things that absolutely have to happen for you to get everything done and make it through the day. Especially during this time of year, with all the business of various holidays and get-togethers, it can be really hard to prioritize your own wellbeing. I was able to take some time this week to make sure that my non-negotiables were met and to check in with me, my rest, and my overall health. So I’m coming back from taking some time and space for myself, and I’m here to check in with you on your own non-negotiables. So take some time to listen to this episode, check in with yourself and reevaluate your own non-negotiables, and determine the best way for you to re-prioritize your needs. QuotesI find if you're not resting enough that you're not able to take on the non-negotiables. - Matthea Rentea MDWhen it comes to our body and health, there should be some non-negotiables. - Matthea Rentea MDAll of us have a unique nut to crack. - Matthea Rentea MDIf you don't have a clear sense of what your non-negotiables are, I want you to start with “what's a small thing that I can build out that will make a big difference for me?” - Matthea Rentea MDYou need to know what your triggers are that you need more rest or refocusing in your life. - Matthea Rentea MDI want you to think about, are you getting enough rest in your life? If not, how could you restructure things so that you can build up your energy a little bit more? - Matthea Rentea MDAudio Stamps00:49 - Dr. Rentea defines rest and explains the importance of boundaries and “non-negotiables”04:31 - We learn how to discover and define our own non-negotables and what those might look like practically08:10 - Dr. Rentea shares how she gets her steps in10:05 - Through the fluctuations of life and work, we learn that the non-negotiables need to stay priority, and how Dr. Rentea recommends making changes to accommodate those necessary tools14:11 - We hear about how to create space for non-negotiables in the easiest way, and how accomplishing those looks different for everyoneAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com