Self-care is the buzzword for 2021 but there is a lot of misinformation surrounding it -- including the limiting belief that true self-care is somehow selfish. Kelly and Maria share 8 tips for getting started with your own self-care, inspired by research from Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. and Brad Krause, and commit to one tangible step they will both take to improve their self-care practices.

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Episode Topics and Mentions

Self-care

Binge watching

Netflix

Swim tether

Cold shower

Cold plunges

Exercise

Meditation

Prayer

Naps

Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D.

Brad Krause, Connection IRL and self-care specialist 

Martin Rossman

RISE Athlete Mentoring

8 Ways to Get Started on Self-Care

1. Make sleep part of your self-care routine. Reducing stress is also key. 

2. Take care of yourself by taking care of your gut. Start with a probiotic and be conscious of how food impacts you.  

3. Exercise daily as part of your self-care routine to boost your mood and reduce stress.

4. Eat well for self-care to fuel your mind and body. 

5. Say no to others, and say yes to your self-care. 

6. Take a self-care trip. 

7. Take a self-care break by getting outside. 

8. Take care of yourself by getting organized. 

Takeaways

Maria -- She is going to focus on taking a self-care trip, even if it is just overnight. 

Kelly -- She is going to schedule her self-care time, including meal planning.

Quote of the Week

“After you engage in self-care, you should feel better, not worse.” -- Maria Parker

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