Summary

In this episode of The Great Noticing, MaryAnn and Emily are joined by Jessica Essel and Susan Miller, co-presidents of M2G Ventures, for a deep conversation on the importance of self-care and intentional living in a demanding world. They explore the need to listen to your body and recognize when it’s time to take a step back, reset, and recharge. Together, they dive into the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal life, emphasizing the power of setting boundaries and redefining success beyond societal expectations. The conversation touches on minimalism and decluttering, and how creating a clutter-free environment can improve mental well-being. Jessica and Susan share their personal struggles with material accumulation, focusing on the fulfillment that comes from rewarding experiences and meaningful relationships. They also discuss the connection between diet and mental health, offering insights on taking a holistic approach to well-being.

Tune in for a conversation full of actionable insights on how to reclaim your time, create balance, and live with greater intention and joy!

Takeaways

• Self-care is essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Setting boundaries and saying no are important for managing a busy schedule and avoiding burnout.
• Redefine success and find joy in the present moment.
• Listen to your body and prioritize self-care, even in the midst of demanding responsibilities. Embrace all aspects of yourself and listen to your inner voice.
• Be present in the moment and cultivate a sense of self-awareness.
• Let go of societal expectations and be intentional about your choices.
• Focus on what brings you joy and declutter your life to create a more intentional and fulfilling existence. Conscious consumption and focusing on rewarding experiences and relationships can lead to greater fulfillment.
• Clutter can contribute to feelings of shame and anxiety, and creating a clutter-free environment can improve mental well-being.
• Diet can have an impact on mental health, and eliminating certain foods, such as gluten, may lead to improved mood and sleep.
• Focusing on how we want to feel can guide our actions and lead to a more fulfilling life.
• Taking a holistic approach to health and well-being, considering both physical and mental aspects, is important.

Sound Bites

• "Put on your own oxygen mask."
• "Spotting the need for self-care in each other."
• "Maybe I want to be a hundred percent at two categories and 60 % in either of these or whatever."
• "You are not your mind. There is the knower and there is the watcher."
• "It is such a blessing that I'm not working 60 hours a week right now."
• "Being much more conscious about the accumulation of things moving forward"
• "Having clutter around me feels dirty and shameful"

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