When hearts are heavy and the hard updates never seem to stop, self-care can start to feel optional, or even selfish. In this episode, we explore why self-care is a basic human requirement, especially now, and how it protects your peace and capacity to live in alignment with your values. We also share a handful of micro self-care practices you can try right away, including things like news consumption boundaries and bloomscrolling. Dr. Jennifer McManus winds down the episode with a couple of announcements on what’s coming next at PsycHope.

For more support, visit Psychope.com for self-care and stress relief resources.

You can also find self-help resources like mindfulness meditations and other stress relief videos on the PsycHope YouTube Channel.

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The information shared on the PsycHope Self-Help podcast does not constitute professional help nor is it a substitute for professional help. If you think you might benefit from more than self-help, here are some helpful resources:

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