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Show Notes:
Today’s episode kicks off a 5 week series on self-care. I know, everyone and their dog talk about self-care but what is it really all about – can it be more than bubble baths and spa days? Join me as we focus today’s episode on dispelling the myths about self-care and focus on the science around how this tool works as a foundational element of a strategic action plan for wellness to create sustainability, both on the job and off.
In this episode, we cover 4 common myths and work at debunking them, including:
1. Self-Care is Selfish: Nope! Selfish means to excessively or exclusively focus on self at the expense of others; but self-care is all about supporting and replenishing self in an effort to give more and better to others. It is actually the best gift we can give!
2. Self-Care is a fluffy/girly/dumb waste of time: Nope! Self-care is for everyone and there are a million and one ways to do it that have nothing to do with bubble baths, painting nails or facials (…although those can be nice for some!). Future episodes will dig into brainstorming self-care options for everyone, so come back for the next few episodes!!
3. Self-Care is just random feel-good stuff: Well…yes, but also nope. Yes, self-care is a bunch of activities that can feel good, but that’s not what it’s really about. At the core, it is about showing ourselves demonstrable gestures of care, because these help our brain and body strengthen skills to regulate stress, soothe complex emotions, and feel more deeply connected to others and rooted into our lives. Self-care actions yield improved health and wellness on multiple measures – so don’t get caught believing it’s just fluff, this stuff really makes a difference!
4. Self-Care is complicated/time consuming/expensive/etc.: I mean, it can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Self-Care can look like a lot of things, and we will cover this in more depth in future episodes in this series to prove that self-care can be simple, straightforward, cheap and fit into your schedule.
Episode Challenge:
- Consider your preconceived notions about self-care. What myths were you buying into and how can you work at challenging them now that you know a bit better?
- What kinds of self-care are you already doing? Remember, lots of things can count, but they should include a heart of care to really have meaning!
- Check out The Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers and consider joining – the challenge starts March 2nd!! Register here.
Additional Resources:
The Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers
Connect, Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share!
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you! Subscribe and share this podcast with those you know. I appreciate every like, rating and review – every single one helps this podcast to be seen by other First Responders & Front Line Workers out there. Help me on my mission to help others just like you to not only survive, but to thrive – both on the job and off.
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Show Notes:
Today’s episode kicks off a 5 week series on self-care. I know, everyone and their dog talk about self-care but what is it really all about – can it be more than bubble baths and spa days? Join me as we focus today’s episode on dispelling the myths about self-care and focus on the science around how this tool works as a foundational element of a strategic action plan for wellness to create sustainability, both on the job and off.
In this episode, we cover 4 common myths and work at debunking them, including:
1. Self-Care is Selfish: Nope! Selfish means to excessively or exclusively focus on self at the expense of others; but self-care is all about supporting and replenishing self in an effort to give more and better to others. It is actually the best gift we can give!
2. Self-Care is a fluffy/girly/dumb waste of time: Nope! Self-care is for everyone and there are a million and one ways to do it that have nothing to do with bubble baths, painting nails or facials (…although those can be nice for some!). Future episodes will dig into brainstorming self-care options for everyone, so come back for the next few episodes!!
3. Self-Care is just random feel-good stuff: Well…yes, but also nope. Yes, self-care is a bunch of activities that can feel good, but that’s not what it’s really about. At the core, it is about showing ourselves demonstrable gestures of care, because these help our brain and body strengthen skills to regulate stress, soothe complex emotions, and feel more deeply connected to others and rooted into our lives. Self-care actions yield improved health and wellness on multiple measures – so don’t get caught believing it’s just fluff, this stuff really makes a difference!
4. Self-Care is complicated/time consuming/expensive/etc.: I mean, it can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Self-Care can look like a lot of things, and we will cover this in more depth in future episodes in this series to prove that self-care can be simple, straightforward, cheap and fit into your schedule.
Episode Challenge:
- Consider your preconceived notions about self-care. What myths were you buying into and how can you work at challenging them now that you know a bit better?
- What kinds of self-care are you already doing? Remember, lots of things can count, but they should include a heart of care to really have meaning!
- Check out The Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers and consider joining – the challenge starts March 2nd!! Register here.
Additional Resources:
The Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders & Front Line Workers
Connect, Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share!
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you! Subscribe and share this podcast with those you know. I appreciate every like, rating and review – every single one helps this podcast to be seen by other First Responders & Front Line Workers out there. Help me on my mission to help others just like you to not only survive, but to thrive – both on the job and off.