What does real self-care look like? Is your self-care routine actually improving your mental health, or is it just a temporary escape (with an extra dose of self soothing)? In this episode, I’ll break down what real self-care means — beyond bubble baths and quick fixes — and I’ll share practical sustainable ways to take better care of your mental health (along with your emotional and physical wellbeing). Because true self-care isn’t about indulgence; it’s about building your resilience, setting boundaries, and making choices that genuinely improve your life. Ready to make self-care work for you, instead of it just being another thing on your to-do list? Then let’s talk! 😃

📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16090    

🎧 Past episodes you may also find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 258: Saying no (without feeling guilty) https://wp.me/p9zN54-3Rz 

Episode 248: Setting healthy boundaries https://wp.me/p9zN54-3L2 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Self care and mental health

1:02 The value of self care

2:41 What does self care really mean?

7:07 Why proper self care matters

11:42 How to practice real self care

25:07 Final tips and next time

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