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How To Completely Change Your Self-Care Mindset
When you think of the word “self-care” what comes to mind? What images, sounds, ideas, or thoughts do you experience? In my professional practice as a therapist, I ask people this question a lot. And most people have very similar self-care mindsets. They often report thinking of self-care as being wildy indulgent, acts of luxury, or the pinacle of physical fitness. When I ask how they feel about…
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How To Succeed Without Being Perfect
The relationship between success and perfection has always baffled me. Growing up in a US American public school system in the 90s, it was instilled in me from an early age that getting a good grade was the most important aspect of education. The higher the grade, the more success, right? Well, if that wasn’t the intention they really missed the mark because for a majority of my formative years…
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How To Become A Self-Care Expert
As a therapist, I firmly believe that you are the expert in yourself and in your healing. It doesn’t make much sense that anyone else would be more of an expert in your life than you are, right? Okay, so if you are like 13 or under, you still may have a thing or two to learn about yourself, but for the most part we understand ourselves better than anyone else ever could. So if we are the experts…
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Types Of Boundaries
When it comes to boundaries, there are many different things that we can put in place to protect ourselves becoming overwhelmed or taken advantage of. But before we just jump in and start setting boundaries, we need assess our actual needs. Setting a boundary is an act of self-care that helps us feel safe and comfortable. In order to effectively establish boundaries, its important for us to…
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JOY IS: that first glass of Dr. Pepper in the morning
I teach a few classes on self care each week and one of the things that I do in every class is ask people to name three things that bring them joy. People from all over world share some of their favorite things that tend to bring them joy in the midst of whatever mess they’re going through. So without further ado… here are a few of today’s bits of joy: Dogs, warm weather, and this class Having…
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The Things That Bring Us Joy
I teach a few classes on self care each week for Betterhelp and one of the things that I do in every class is ask people to name three things that bring them joy. Ive been doing this for quite a while and it started out as a simple ice breaker. You know, just to get get people engaged and get the chat moving a bit. Well, it has really evolved to this wonderful experience of people from all over…
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How To Stop The Self-Shame
Lets face it, we all do it. Every single one of us, at some point and time, has felt that wrath of self-shame. It’s hard to understand why we do this to ourselves, but I think it often comes from a place of sound intention. Self awareness and self reflection are generally very healthy aspects of good self-care. However, hyper focusing on all of the ifs, ands, buts, and shoulds of life can be a…
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Unlocking the Power of Personalized Self Care
When it comes to self care, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Your self care journey is as unique as you are, shaped by what truly defines you. I’m not here to prescribe some rigid self care rules. Instead, let’s explore a few basic concepts that can help shape your personalized self care mindset. Each person experiences unique circumstances and needs. This is why a personalized approach to…
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