Do you ever have a flash of awareness that you’re not showing up the way you want to for a loved one- not in a big way, but in a small moment, where you recognize you pushed away joy instead of contributed to it? Let’s talk about stealing little joys from our loved ones and why it's such a problem.

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The 20th episode already! I thought I’d take a quick minute to touch base and share how things are going on my end,  ask for some input, and talk about the very useful relationship practice of state of the unions.

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Today I'm giving my five big takeaways from a recent Armchair Expert episode with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, who has worked with over 5000  individuals struggling with self hatred.  

Armchair Expert with Dr. Blaise Aguirre (on overcoming self-hatred)

Dr. Aguirre's book I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're Wrong About You

Episode 54 - Why Loving Who You've Been Can Change Everything

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We wrap up our week on self-care by pulling together insights on nurturing the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of ourselves without becoming overwhelmed. Instead of turning self-care into another full-time job, we explore practical approaches to integrate it into our lives.

• Breaking self-care into manageable pieces by focusing on weekly rather than daily practices
• Alternative therapies like acupuncture and reiki as powerful multi-dimensional self-care
• Examining our resistance to spending time or money on ourselves
• Addressing the lingering effects of COVID on our social connections
• Learning to have civil conversations about difficult topics as spiritual self-care
• The importance of boundaries and recognizing when you're approaching burnout
• Identifying stress signals in yourself and loved ones
• Starting with simple practices and adjusting as needed

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Spiritual self-care goes beyond religious frameworks to connect us more deeply with ourselves and something larger. When we nurture our spiritual well-being, we learn to love ourselves and others more fully, creating ever-widening circles of connection and understanding.

• Spiritual self-care involves asking deeper questions about our lives and pursuing greater self-understanding
• Religious frameworks can provide spiritual support, but spiritual growth can happen outside organized religion too
• Spiritual practices like meditation, prayer, and gratitude journaling help us develop forgiveness, acceptance, and compassion
• Spending mindful time in nature and pursuing creative activities that spark joy creates spiritual connection
• Community service and charitable work combats isolation while creating collective positive energy
• Setting aside regular time to process life experiences through journaling, therapy, or spiritual groups supports inner growth
• The ultimate question of spiritual self-care: "What are you doing to lovingly investigate who you are and who you want to be?"
• Joy itself is a spiritual practice - naming what brings you happiness is a good starting point

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We can’t talk about self care without addressing our spiritual side- not religious, though it can be- but spiritual, which for me, means connecting to a deeper  understanding of our lives, who we are are, and connecting to the best version of ourselves we can be. 

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Do you even have a social life?  Depending on where you are at in life, the answer might be "not really", or flat out "no"!  So is it really that important? And what do we need to think about as we try to develop a vibrant, meaningful, useful, circle of friends? 

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We explore social self-care through real-life stories, research on longevity, and practical tactics for staying connected when life is full. We share how to set rhythms, ask for what you need, and rebuild faded ties with curiosity and grace.

• social connection as a predictor of longevity
• different social needs across partners and friends
• standing dates and calendar design that sticks
• naming lopsided effort with kind, clear words
• lowering expectations for reply speed and giving grace
• hours required to move from acquaintance to close friend
• balancing light fun with deep, honest talk
• scripts to revive faded friendships and start small

If you have a topic you'd like me to talk about or questions to ask, please email me at [email protected]

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We explore mental and emotional self-care and how our underlying beliefs drive our emotional responses, offering practical strategies for processing feelings and stimulating our minds. 

• Emotions are essential feedback mechanisms that tell us important information about our lives and boundaries
• Our beliefs, often subconscious, are the true source of our emotional reactions
• Cultivating awareness by asking yourself how you relate to your emotions is the first step toward emotional wellness
• Building a support system of people you can talk to is crucial for processing difficult emotions
• Activities like journaling, walking, meditating, and exercising help process emotions in healthy ways
• Ask "what am I believing right now?" when strong emotions arise to identify underlying beliefs
• Mental stimulation through learning, puzzles, reading, or even family game nights is vital self-care
• Quarterly getaways for learning or retreats provide beneficial breaks from routine
• Limit exposure to toxicity like constant news consumption that increases stress and negative emotions
• Identify your top three stressors and develop specific strategies to address them

Remember, know who you are, love who you've been and be willing to do the work to become who you want to be.

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The second in a six part series on self care. Today we discuss the physical, and  three major ways in which we can take care of our bodies: sleep, diet, and movement. 

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