Luxury of Self Care

By Ahnastasia AlbertHealth & Fitness Mental Health

Luxury of Self Care episodes

November 30, 202110 Winter Self-Care Idea's #120
Stay physically active: Don't let the dark get you down this time of year!

Bring in some plants: Look for winter house plants and succulents that don’t need a ton of maintenance.

Organize your winter clothes: It’s not shopping, but it gets me excited to wear all these clothes I haven’t seed for a bit.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Drink Water Often!

Get cozy: Create a mood for yourself with the right lightingWatch your favorite Holiday films!

Clean up your room: Your room should be a space that energizes you. No one wants to be productive amongst clutter.

Rest: My number one non negotiable! It's okay to get a few extra Zzz's this time of year.

Quiet Time is a Blessing: Enjoy a chance to slow down. Appreciate that time.

Sooth your senses: I flood my apartment with candles and air diffusers this time of year. All things holiday and all things Christmas!

Visualize warmth: Sounds crazy, but it works!
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26 min
November 23, 2021 Family Relationship aren't always Sweet as Pecan Pie #119
I know I've ripped on family in the past, but this week is all about being thankful. I open up about some not so peachy experiences with my own family, but remind us all that if we have them, we are truly lucky to share this time of year with them. It's not always easy for me to dish out the dirt, but in order to connect with all of you more, I wanted you to know the full story.
Hoping you have a FABULOUS Turkey Day my friends! I am oh, so thankful for each and everyone of you!!
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27 min
November 16, 2021 The Bride Guide #118 - Featuring Beth Ann
Wedding Singer, Wedding Photographer, and 2022 Bride, Beth Ann are going to have a little chat today, all things wedding! Did I mention we are getting married the same weekend? I stumbled across Beth Ann's Instagram, dishing out her story and wedding tips and just knew she would be a fabulous podcast guest! You are gonna lover her energy and all of her wedding tips.
We dive into things we knew about weddings but didn't "know" as the bride to be. We chat engagement stories, how to get your man comfortable in front of the camera, do's and don'ts we have experienced first hand, how she got into wedding singing and wedding photography, first dance songs, wedding groups to join (I didn't even know that was a thing) and so much more! If you are having a wedding or in a wedding you will love tuning into this conversation!
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1 hr 14 min
November 09, 2021 How to Deal with Social Fatigue #117
Whether it's you or a loved one, social fatigue can be a struggle. Today we cover signs of it, how to personally deal with it, how to give loved ones space when they are dealing with it, and how to avoid the negative effects. We all get burn out whether we are introverted or extroverted. You all know I'm extroverted and my fiace, Douglas is introverted. It's not a challenge but there are things we need to be observant about in order to best serve one another when we are in a social burn out zone.
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26 min
November 02, 2021 Moving in with Your Partner: Tips & Stories #116
This solo episode we are talking all about the joy and the stress of moving in with your partner. I'm sharing a few stories of my own and a collection of tips that will assist you in this process. Whether you already live with your partner or you are thinking of moving in together this episode is a gag!
Share with me things you've learned, a story or a tip that you found helpful when moving in with your partner in a DM.
** This episode may be one you don't want to have the kiddos listening to. **

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28 min
October 26, 2021 “If You're Moving Forward, You're a Runner!” #115 - Featuring Megan Fessler-McCarthy
We're talking core values, building a business, giving and receiving feedback, working with your spouse, relationships, and so much more. Guest Megan Fessler McCarthy and Owner of Treadhouse reminds us, "if you are moving forward, you're a runner." Let's keep moving forward!
Megan is Lancaster born and raised and grew up playing just about every sport under the sun. She earned a full scholarship and played collegiate Women’s soccer at at James Madison University where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in Business.
Megan has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years and hold a variety of nationally accredited certifications including ACSM CPT, AFPA Pre Post Natal, RRCA Run Coach and TRX.
Outside of the sweat life, Megan loves spending time with her husband Justin, her two boys Dylan and Bennett, and her fur baby Duke the dog!
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1 hr 21 min
October 19, 2021 12 of my Favorite Under Rated Self-Care Hacks #114
We take the time to Self-Care in order to rejuvenate ourselves in big scales but also in small scales. Use these small act to grant yourself a daily hug!
Here's a few of my favorite self-care hacks that are under rated:
Get out and walk - Dog or no dog... get out there.
Feel Good Playlist - I list several of my favorites in the episode
Cooking yourself a good Clean Meal
That hot evening shower or bath
Unplugging for 10-15 minutes - Several different ways how to do this successfully
Finding a good guided meditation - how to find what works for you. For me it's all about the voice that's guiding me.
Our nightly self care routine - how I found success in washing my face and brush my teeth, I do it earlier then before bedtime.
Make yourself a self-care folder - all the feel good things go in here. Mine is digital (notes, videos, voicemails, photos, quotes, etc.)
Watching something Mindless - for me it's cartoon movies (mostly Pixar) but for others its trash T.V.
Journal - Sharing my morning and evening routines. Tips for those of you that are new to journaling, I share a few simple exercises.
Breaking your habit when traveling - There's so much more to explore. Going different ways on dog walks or driving to and from work, doing a fitness class in a different spot than you normally gravitate to.
Have a mini dance party - Such a joy to release and let go. Allow yourself to find your inner goofball to get you more confident in your
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29 min
October 12, 2021 Rediscovering What Lights You Up #113 - Featuring Melissa Salmeron
Melissa always dreamed of the white picket fence, that whole T.V. family life. Two years after her second child was born, she woke up one morning and thought to herself, "Who am I? Where did I go? What lights me up?" She felt trapped under her own view and what society's view of motherhood looked like.
She decided to take ownership of that and found herself in counseling and coaching. Melissa learned to set boundaries for herself, take ownership and responsibility for her life and choices she was was making. She learned how to release the anxiety she was carrying most of her adult life. In her words she "freed herself". Melissa and I share this feeling of showing up as our most authentic selves, which may I add, is in no way perfect.
Melissa is now a certified Master Life Coach helping other Mom's give them the space they need to defeat the feeling of being overwhelmed and step into their power, using the CARE Method she has created.
"It's not about what everyone else is doing, what the worlds thinks you should do, or who you should be. It's about connecting with who YOU are and defining motherhood for yourself."

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1 hr 8 min
October 05, 2021Knowing When & How to Take a Break #112
And all at once Summer collapsed into Fall ~Oscar Wilde
As we approach a new season, you know I’m hear with a fresh perspective on self-care. There are small ways to delegate breaks to ourselves without taking a full vacations. Even one minute of breathing can reduce stress. On today’s episode I encourage us to look out for WHEN we need to take a break and HOW we can go about taking it. Even if you feel you are the most busy person amount us all, you still deserve a break. Even a mini one.
Fall reminds me of how beautiful it can be to let things go. Holidays and Q4 are a busy time. Let’s get you prepared for with 4 Mantras to reduce stress in only one minute.
I have completed a lot today, and I have done more than enough today.

I accept what I can NOT control.

I've survived all the difficult moments of my past.

I trust the guidance of the universe.
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25 min
September 28, 2021The Core of Self Worth #111
Self Worth is not just self-esteem or self-acceptance. Self worth truly comes from Y.O.U. It’s not about your social media followers or the amount of friends you have, your job, the amount of money you’re worth, your relationship status. It truly comes from you my friend. You are the only one that can determine your self worth!
Merriam-Webster defines self worth as: “a feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect”.
Self-worth is recognizing ‘I am greater than all of those things.’ It is a deep knowing that I am of value, that I am loveable, necessary to this life, and of incomprehensible worth. This sense of being good enough and worthy of love and belonging from others. Self-worth is often confused with self-esteem, which relies on external factors such as successes and achievements to define worth.
The self-worth theory posits that an individual’s main priority in life is to find self-acceptance and that self-acceptance is often found through achievement (Covington & Beery, 1976). In turn, achievement is often found through competition with others. The theory holds that there are four main elements of the self-worth model:
Having the Ability;

Putting in the Effort;

How you Perform

Your Self Worth
I’m gonna break down all the things we “think” are self-worth vs. the reality:
Your to-do list: Achieving goals

Your social Media follow

Your job: It doesn’t matter what you do. What matters is that you do it well and that it fulfills you!

Other people: parents, acquaintances, co-workers, bosses, Etc…

Your grades: We all have strengths and we all have weaknesses

The number of friends you have

Your age

Relationship status

Money, Money, Money
Anything or anyone but yourself: I feel my self worth, do you? Take this with you: You are the only one who determines your self-worth. If you believe you are worthy and valuable, you are worthy and valuable!

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30 min

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Hey Love, and welcome to The Luxury of Self Care podcast! I'm your host, Ahnastasia. Each week I'm recharging you tips and engaging conversations. Reminding us that finding "luxury" in our lives…