Have you ever felt like you’re fighting an uphill battle when it comes to your health because people around you just don’t get it? Prioritizing your health is the goal, but getting the people around you to understand is hard. 

If you’re a mom in your 30s and 40s, you probably know what I’m talking about. Often, you might have a spouse that’s questioning your investment in your health or your friends/family might not be supportive.

Let me be clear, even through all this you CAN prioritize your health. I’m going to give you practical ways to navigate these conversations and decisions.

Understanding why your spouse may not support your health investment

It’s not usually about you – it’s your spouse’s perspective on money, change, or priorities. It’s not because they don’t love you or don’t think you are capable. 

Some common reasons this occurs:

• They don’t see the value because they don’t struggle in the same way
• Fear of wasting money on something they aren’t sure will work
• They’ve seen you start and stop before, so they are hesitant. 
• They worry about how it impacts family finances or routines. 

I want to encourage you to think about this in a different way. Instead of seeing them as a hindrance, view them as an opportunity to educate and lead by example.

How to communicate your needs and desires clearly

Communicating can be hard when you aren’t feeling supported. But communication is incredibly important when you’re in this situation. Be direct but not defensive. Focus on the impact and how these changes will improve your life and your family’s life. 

In the same way you should communicate, it’s also important to give your spouse a chance to voice their concerns – but don’t let them derail you.

The power of following through

Trust is built through action. If you’ve started and stopped before, they might not believe this time is different. This is where your follow through and action really comes in. Don’t just say what you are going to do, but show them what you are going to do and stick to it. 

Maybe start by making small changes before asking for a big investment.

Finding the money: choosing what to cut so you can invest in health

If you’re not sure where the money will come from for your health investment I would recommend looking at your current expenses. Sometimes, it’s not about needing more money but instead about reallocating it. 

It could be that you are spending lots of money on subscriptions or eating out and that could be used to invest in your health. This doesn’t mean eliminating those things entirely but maybe just cutting back for the next 6 weeks. 

Make this mindset shift: investing in your health isn’t spending – it’s preventing future costs.

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