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E22: Belief system upgrade #6: Self-care needs to be personalized and revisited often
How many of you remember the ‘set it and forget it’ rotisserie oven infomercials from the 1990’s? Even if that doesn’t ring a bell, the fact is that as humans we love the idea of only having to do something once, and then not having to think about it again.
In this episode, we’re talking about how this allure creates a sneaky but very common belief: that self-care is also something you can just check off once and be done with. Maybe it’s the spa day. Or the weekend away. Or the one good routine you set up years ago. And while those things can help in the moment, the truth is: self-care doesn’t work like a kitchen appliance that you can just ‘set and forget’. But we are here to convince you that this can be a good thing!
Episode Highlights:
- Self-care belief system upgrade #6: Self-care needs to be personalized and revisited often.
- Why the old view doesn't serve us: We feel disappointed and even ashamed when a one-size-fits-all, one-time fix doesn't address all our self-care challenges.
- The new view: Self-care is a living practice that evolves with us, and needs to fit our own needs as well as our season of life.
- Self-care experiments:
- Self-care inventory
- Micro-pivot
- Seasonal reset
February is Psychology Month! Join us for a free webinar on Friday February 6, 2026. (Or catch the replay any time in February.) Register at: https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologymonth2026
Connect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:
https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/ | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/
Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at: https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapist
Ready to upgrade your self-care? Check out the independent study version of our course, Thrivival Skills for Therapists, and earn 3 CE credits! Because self-care is PART OF our jobs! More info at: https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-independent-study
Disclaimer: This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice. Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.
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By Dr. Karen Dyck and Dr. Melissa Tiessen
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How many of you remember the ‘set it and forget it’ rotisserie oven infomercials from the 1990’s? Even if that doesn’t ring a bell, the fact is that as humans we love the idea of only having to do something once, and then not having to think about it again.
In this episode, we’re talking about how this allure creates a sneaky but very common belief: that self-care is also something you can just check off once and be done with. Maybe it’s the spa day. Or the weekend away. Or the one good routine you set up years ago. And while those things can help in the moment, the truth is: self-care doesn’t work like a kitchen appliance that you can just ‘set and forget’. But we are here to convince you that this can be a good thing!
Episode Highlights:
- Self-care belief system upgrade #6: Self-care needs to be personalized and revisited often.
- Why the old view doesn't serve us: We feel disappointed and even ashamed when a one-size-fits-all, one-time fix doesn't address all our self-care challenges.
- The new view: Self-care is a living practice that evolves with us, and needs to fit our own needs as well as our season of life.
- Self-care experiments:
- Self-care inventory
- Micro-pivot
- Seasonal reset
February is Psychology Month! Join us for a free webinar on Friday February 6, 2026. (Or catch the replay any time in February.) Register at: https://www.subscribepage.com/psychologymonth2026
Connect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:
https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/ | [email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/
Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at: https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapist
Ready to upgrade your self-care? Check out the independent study version of our course, Thrivival Skills for Therapists, and earn 3 CE credits! Because self-care is PART OF our jobs! More info at: https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-independent-study
Disclaimer: This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice. Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.