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“I went on a quest today. I was determined to find this ONE thing and was willing to drive all around the city and stop at numerous locations until it was found. The item? Not important to the story. Did I find it? At the very first store! What I’m still thinking about is the unexpected gem that I found while on the journey. I decided to shop in a different part of town then I usually do. So I went down streets that I’ve never seen. It was there that I saw it.”

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“I think the problem arises when we start to judge our days as good or bad days. They are simply DAYS. What happens, happens. So if you’re in the habit of grading each day based on certain qualities you’re setting yourself up for disappointment when other days aren’t like that. If you’ve made a declaration like, “It can only be a good day if…” you’ve already shortened your list of possibilities.”

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“You know that feeling you have when you're like, "I just don't want to do this!" and you can't quite put your finger on why not. There's just this low level dread in the pit of your stomach that you can't shake. Something doesn't feel right. And instead of honoring that and listening to that feeling you still go forward because you can remind yourself of all the reasons why it will probably be okay. Nothing bad has happened YET so you decide just to see what does happen. Stop that.”

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Category: Actions | Similar Episodes: 009, 044, 070 |  https://www.unconventionalselfcare.com | [email protected]

“My fantastical friend Nelly came over recently armed with ingredients to make an amazing stirfry. She brought every last thing she would need because she knows me. The only thing she didn’t bring? Salt. Because everyone has some right? If you wondered how I feel about cooking, the fact that I don’t even have salt and pepper in my house should give you an indicator. Never fear, I said! I will ask one of my friendly neighbors.”

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“My car is one of my favorite places to be. Why? It just feels cozy. I’m someone that likes tiny spaces. To this day, one of my favorite vacations was enjoying a tiny cabin in the woods. So when I need a change a pace, I find myself gravitating to my car. You don’t realize how many habits and routines are anchored to your car until you experience a prolonged quarantine.”

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“Let’s just say that I’ve been in a mood the past few days. The “I only want to do the bare minimum” mood. “Whatever is not mission critical gets put on the back burner” kind of mood. Have I eaten? Yes. Have I showered? Yes. Have I communicated on some level with some people so they know I’m alive? Yes. But other than that, I gave myself permission to just BE.”

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“I recently bought some new washcloths and I only use them for one thing. To wet my face whenever I need a refreshing moment. They are extremely soft. White. And they have made such a huge difference. I find myself wetting one multiple times a day whenever I just need to mentally switch gears. Whenever I want to “wake up” a little more. Whenever I want to pamper myself. Whenever I want to cool down. Whenever I don’t know what else to do. It’s such a simple act but it’s an accessible one. One that doesn’t require a lot of effort so I’m able to enjoy it far more often.”

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“I am beyond thrilled that this podcast has reached 100 episodes and so many have been along for the experience. Thank you! It started off as a quest. A challenge to reflect on my time during the pandemic and really prioritize my self-care. When everything else in the world was changing, I knew this was the one area that could really make all the difference. But now that I’m here at this milestone I find myself at a lost for how to celebrate. ”

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“I’ve been told that I’m the queen of the reframe and in many ways that’s true. It’s very hard for me to just take something at face value, especially if I don’t like how it’s making me feel. When emotions like worry, anger or sadness wash over me, I have a tendency to not sit with it too long. I’m not saying this is the best way to go through life but it works for me because I do my best to give myself instant perspective. ”

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Category: Mindset | Similar Episodes: 013, 046, 080 | https://www.unconventionalselfcare.com | [email protected] or IG@dionneandselfcare

“We’ve all been guilty of it. Having this thought…”I just need to figure out this ONE thing, and then everything else will fall into place.” Whether it be our careers. Our relationships. Our next meal. We have a tendency to pinpoint the hold up in our lives to ONE thing. Why? I haven’t got a clue, but one thing feels more manageable. One thing is often more painful than others in our lives at any given moment so it rises to the top of our minds. But when it comes to self-care we have to be careful of trying to find our self-care unicorn. ”

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