What Self Care Looks Like...

By Brittany Elliott

Welcome to What Self-Care Looks Like. I'm a self-care coach, passionate about helping working moms prioritize themselves while balancing the demands of motherhood and career. Here, you'll find practic... more

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April 11, 2022Season 3 | Episode 5: Reframe Your Thinking....
I believe the hardest part of self care is getting started, because, as mothers, we find it hard to give ourselves permission to move ourselves up on the priority list. I was curious about why mothers tend to put themselves last or not make time for themselves, so I did a bit of research.
I was sad to find that there wasn't much support for us mothers, or encouragement to take care of ourselves or to want things for ourselves once we venture into our motherhood journey. My research proved that we, as mothers, have to surround ourselves with likeminded people who see our value and understand our need to pour into ourselves.
I don't believe society will be changing it's tune or the way it sees motherhood anytime soon, so here are 5 things you can start doing today to take some time back for yourself.
Accept the challenge of motherhood

Breakdown your day

Plan your week

Ask for help

Learn your Boost Type
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
24min
April 04, 2022Season 3 | Episode 4: Stuck in a Rut...
Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Maybe you've felt "blah" or not quite yourself...
I believe that "blah" feeling is really the feeling of disconnection from ourselves or a sign that we need to give ourselves a bit of attention.
Recalibrate and revitalize your emotions when you can. Don’t settle for the feeling of blah. Do what you can to improve how you feel in the moment.
When you're feeling stuck in a rut, do these 3 things:
Acknowledge your feelings - don't ignore how you're feeling and don't dismiss or diminish your feelings just because you have a lot to accomplish that day

Do a simple activity like listen to your favorite song, take a walk, affirmations, focus on your breathing. Try to avoid a self soothing activity

Ask for what you need…Time, Space, Boundaries, a Hug, a Talk
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
21min
March 28, 2022Season 3 | Episode 3: The Importance of Weekend Planning...
In this short episode, we’ll discuss the importance of planning. Most of us do a great job planning during the week, but the weekend gets a “let’s wing it” approach. Here are a few things I recommend planning on the weekends to help you to keep a bit of control over the weekend and make it productive, filled with the things you want to do.
Breakfast and Other Meals

Chores/Household Tasks

Free Time/Self Care Activity

Family Activity /Kids Choice Activity

Miscellaneous Time
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
14min
March 21, 2022Season 3 | Episode 2: What is a Village?
The village is essentially the support system you have built to help you in raising your children in a safe environment. I feel we have to be very selective about the members of our village. They need to be people we can
Be open with in communication

Understand why you set expectations and meet them

Trust with our children.
This episode comes with a task:
Make a list of the people in your village (or who you would like to include in your village)...
Ask yourself these questions about them to determine if they are good village candidates:
Are they responsible?

Are they open minded?

Can you communicate openly with them?

Do you respect them?

Do you appreciate their role in your village?

Do they respect you?

Do they openly communicate with you?
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
20min
March 14, 2022Season 3 | Episode 1: How Do You Chore?
Chores are not a motherhood duty, they are an adulthood duty. Of course chores may be a bit more cumbersome and come around more often when you have kids but that just takes some adjustment and it’s temporary. Kids can take on more of those responsibilities as they get older. The chores have to get done, yes, so let’s find ways to check off some boost type needs while being productive with our household needs.
What are some ways you can approach your household tasks or chores differently?
Can you fold laundry while having a check in call with a friend or relative?

Can you wash dishes while listening to an audio book or podcast?

Can you do a calming face mask while vacuuming?

Can you let your child help you clean?
If you keep your Boost Type, the wellness point to build you self care activities around, in mind, the household tasks may feel less overwhelming. 😊
Resources...
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey| The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
22min
February 14, 2022Season 2 | Episode 7: Seeking Validation on Social Media
I think social media is a great tool for exposure to new things and ideas as well as a great way to stay connected with people. I don't think it's a great place for counsel. In this episode you'll learn about reassurance seeking through social media, and an alternate approach to ensure you are not seeking validation through social media.
Instead of sharing all of your thoughts and feelings on social media, you'll learn to consider different channels for processing those emotions like:
Who can I have a productive conversation about this with?
How can I simplify my week to make it more manageable?
What self care activity can I do that will fulfill my wellness point needs, or boost types?
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
22min
February 07, 2022Season 2 | Episode 6: Self Care & Your Spouse
In this episode I discuss what my “bestness” means to me and 3 “bestness” goals I have for myself in my relationship.
Brittany’s “bestness” goals:
Contribute to our household in a positive way

Communicate in the best way possible

Be a resource to help my husband achieve his goals
I hope you see the common thread of how communication, positive contribution and being resourceful are all helpful attributes to all of the relationships you may have in your life. Self care helps us present our best selves to the world, and truly understand what we need to show up in the way we want to in our relationships.
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
18min
January 31, 2022Season 2 | Episode 5: Including your Children in Your Self Care
The toughest part about including your children in self care activities is maintaining a balance of when to include them and when not to. As mothers, we all have different circumstances and different time obligations to our children. So, it's very important to do what's best for our households.
In this episode, you'll learn different:
3 benefits to including your children in self care activities

How planning helps us get our solo time back

5 simple, child-friendly self care activities
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
22min
January 24, 2022Season 2 | Episode 4: My Self Care Journey
I've referenced my personal self care journey in many episodes, but today I go into detail about my journey and how it has evolved. My self care really began in April 2020 when I first realized I'd lost connection with myself. That was almost 2 years ago. My self care journey has since evolved or transformed in 3 steps.
A lot of time in my B Room (the place or time where I hear my thoughts the clearest)

Self care activities built around my Boost Type (the wellness points that make us feel the most whole as mothers)

Planning (intentionally setting aside the time for self care)
If you're unfamiliar with any of these terms, catch up on season 1 of "Back to You in 5 | What Self Care Looks Like".
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
19min
January 17, 2022Season 2 | Episode 3: Out of the Box Self Care Activities
In this episode, you'll learn about 6 'out of the box' self care activities that you haven't considered weaving into your self care routine:
Declutter

Reorganize Shelves

Delete Emails

Donate Toys

Donate Clothes

Make the Bed
Remember, self care is more about the decisions we make than the activities we do. The goal is to impact our wellness points, or Boost Types. To review, Back to You in 5 is built around five wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness.
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/6d874c59ee
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
17min

FAQs about What Self Care Looks Like...:

How many episodes does What Self Care Looks Like... have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.