Being kind to ourselves is an ongoing conversation, and one of the ways it expresses itself is through the things we do to nourish ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

 

Ultimately, our ability to fully experience and express our essence is hinged on our daily habits and practices of self-care and self-love.

 

We can think of each of these daily habits, from the state of our minds to the foods we eat and the people we are around, as deposits and withdrawals to our wellness bank. What fills that wellness bank? What depletes it?

 

This work requires us to become aware of and unlearn the habits that make it hard to be kind to ourselves. It also requires listening to ourselves and our bodies because every morsel of food and activity will leave clues as to whether it’s working for us [or against us!].

 

What are the non-negotiable practices that make up our lives? How do we learn to eat in a way that supports and truly nourishes us? How do we take an inside-out approach to our well-being? In this episode, we talk about the practices that allow us to live essence-filled lives. 

 

Energy is like money. Some habits drain our energy, others replenish it. Choose habits that refill your energy ‘bank account’. That’s how you become in charge of your life. -Sophie Chiche 

 

Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

 

-Tokens of wellbeing 

Whether it’s a stuffed pig or a crocodile, how can we use little objects to remind ourselves to be well?

 

-Experience your body as a friend 

Most people think of the body as the automobile and themselves as the driver, and they only pay attention when there’s a breakdown. How do we see the interconnectedness of all the pieces of our health and practice proactive wellness? 

 

-Unlearn the unkind 

The way we give attention to ourselves is a reflection of the way people have attended to us from a very young age. How do we change it if we might have picked up some harmful messages from our environments growing up?