Dr. East SPEAKS

Dr. Easts speaks on the importance of Self Care on your day off.

Dr. East speaks on self care during Covid.

Dr. East speaks on self care for 2022

6 tips on Recognizing a Sincere Apology

1. "But" is not included
2. Should not include placing blame
3. Focus is about the present not past
4. Identifies the inappropriate behavior
5. Presents a plan of action
6. Open to questions you may have 

Dr. East gives 6 tips on Healing from a Manipulative Relationship

1. End or limit communication (block, set boundaries)
2. Redefine and create your own closure
3. Give yourself permission to grieve
4. Practice self-care and self-forgiveness
5. Establish your support squad
6. Re-establish healthy boundaries (if necessary)

 

5 tips on When to Step Away from a Friend

1. There's no reciprocity; you are putting more into it then they are.
2. They support and motivate you to act out of character.
3. They come with a disclaimer. You have to pre-explain their behaviors.
4. They are no longer interested in who you really are.
5. Your personality changes when around them.

 

Dr. East gives 6 tips on how to Maintain Your Energy

1. Stop taking things personally
2. Quit overthinking things
3. Let go of past hurts
4. Ignore the bait/ drama
5. Stop complaining without a plan 

Hear Dr. East give 5 tips on How to Respond When Hurt

1. Know why you are hurt: identify
2. Know the intent: was this purposeful or accidental
3. Take time to respond: take a time out so you're not just reacting
4. Take responsibility for your part: did you cause any hurt
5. Choose your position: not all hurts are worth a response

 

Hear Dr. East give 6 tips on Releases for 2021

1. Feeling vulnerability is a weakness
2. Grudge Holding/ Retaliation
3. Comparing yourself to others
4. Distracting your growth by "helping" others
5. No clarity about your needs and wants
6. Moving when your body says "Sit Down!" 

Hear Dr. East give 5 tips on How to Ask for Help

1. Acknowledge it's ok to need help- everyone needs help at some point
2. Be specific about it- say what it is, why its important and how you will help
3. Be Unapologetic- you are strong enough to ask for help
4. Make it personal- don't text for help; instead call or ask face-to-face
5. Show appreciation