• I felt like this was important enough to dust off the old podcasting equipment and being you a brand new episode of The Life Unboxed Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three sneaky little things that might be sabotaging your best self-care efforts. ⁣ ⁣ When it comes to self-care, if these three factors aren’t locked in nice and tight, you’re going to find yourself going in circles. 🥴 And ain’t nobody got time for that. ⁣ ⁣ Tune in to today’s episode wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking the link in the bio... and then, can you guess below what one of these important factors might be? 🤭🤭⁣ ⁣ #lifeunboxedpodcast #takecareofyou #selfwork #putyourselffirst #selfcareisntselfish #bestversionofme #mindsetmastery #hughervibration #findinghappiness #mentalhealthmatters #momlife #mentalhealthhygiene #sustainableselfcare #selfcarerevolution #selfcare #selfcareroutine #mentalhealthishealth
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    I felt like this was important enough to dust off the old podcasting equipment and being you a brand new episode of The Life Unboxed Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three sneaky little things that might be sabotaging your best self-care efforts. ⁣ ⁣ When it comes to self-care, if these three factors aren’t locked in nice and tight, you’re going to find yourself going in circles. 🥴 And ain’t nobody got time for that. ⁣ ⁣ Tune in to today’s episode wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking the link in the bio... and then, can you guess below what one of these important factors might be? 🤭🤭⁣ ⁣ #lifeunboxedpodcast #takecareofyou #selfwork #putyourselffirst #selfcareisntselfish #bestversionofme #mindsetmastery #hughervibration #findinghappiness #mentalhealthmatters #momlife #mentalhealthhygiene #sustainableselfcare #selfcarerevolution #selfcare #selfcareroutine #mentalhealthishealth
  • Let’s talk about guilt. Guilt is cited as one of the top two reasons why my clients don’t take better care of themselves and I can fully appreciate why guilt can be such a barrier. ⁣ ⁣ If I'm being honest, mom guilt still pops up for me from time to time... But, when it does, I'm able to recognize it and shift out of it far more quickly than I was in the past. I know that the guilt doesn't serve me - or the people I care about - and that the only way I get to be the best version of me for them is by showing up for myself first. ⁣ ⁣ If we break it down from a CBT perspective, that looks like this...⁣ ⁣ Thought: It's selfish to take time for myself. ⁣ ⁣ Taking time for me takes time away from them. ⁣ ⁣ Their need for me is bigger than my need - I can go without. ⁣ ⁣ Feeling: Guilt. Shame. ⁣ ⁣ Action: Inaction. ⁣ ⁣ The guilt you feel keeps you from taking care of yourself. It keeps you stuck. It's quicksand that pulls you in and won't let go. One-thousand-percent this does not serve anyone.⁣ ⁣ Imagine instead, that we change our thought to reflect something that is healthier for everyone. Maybe that looks like this...⁣ ⁣ Thought: When I take the best care of myself, I am more present and loving in my interactions with loved ones. ⁣ ⁣ Feeling: Empowered. ⁣ ⁣ Action: Self-care as an act of service. Showing up for yourself, meeting your own needs free of guilt so that you can be a version of you that you're fully proud to be. ⁣ ⁣ You deserve to be the best you. The people you love deserve the best you. If you're struggling with guilt - or any other barriers - when it comes to self-care, I have a powerful resource for you. Hop inside the free Sustainable Self-Care Challenge with the link in my bio. Inside the challenge, you’ll learn how to create a supportive self-care plan that fits your actual life and overcome the common barriers (like guilt) that hold you back. (Photo from a refreshingly guilt-free girl’s trip to Costa Rica... take me back!😍)
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    Let’s talk about guilt. Guilt is cited as one of the top two reasons why my clients don’t take better care of themselves and I can fully appreciate why guilt can be such a barrier. ⁣ ⁣ If I'm being honest, mom guilt still pops up for me from time to time... But, when it does, I'm able to recognize it and shift out of it far more quickly than I was in the past. I know that the guilt doesn't serve me - or the people I care about - and that the only way I get to be the best version of me for them is by showing up for myself first. ⁣ ⁣ If we break it down from a CBT perspective, that looks like this...⁣ ⁣ Thought: It's selfish to take time for myself. ⁣ ⁣ Taking time for me takes time away from them. ⁣ ⁣ Their need for me is bigger than my need - I can go without. ⁣ ⁣ Feeling: Guilt. Shame. ⁣ ⁣ Action: Inaction. ⁣ ⁣ The guilt you feel keeps you from taking care of yourself. It keeps you stuck. It's quicksand that pulls you in and won't let go. One-thousand-percent this does not serve anyone.⁣ ⁣ Imagine instead, that we change our thought to reflect something that is healthier for everyone. Maybe that looks like this...⁣ ⁣ Thought: When I take the best care of myself, I am more present and loving in my interactions with loved ones. ⁣ ⁣ Feeling: Empowered. ⁣ ⁣ Action: Self-care as an act of service. Showing up for yourself, meeting your own needs free of guilt so that you can be a version of you that you're fully proud to be. ⁣ ⁣ You deserve to be the best you. The people you love deserve the best you. If you're struggling with guilt - or any other barriers - when it comes to self-care, I have a powerful resource for you. Hop inside the free Sustainable Self-Care Challenge with the link in my bio. Inside the challenge, you’ll learn how to create a supportive self-care plan that fits your actual life and overcome the common barriers (like guilt) that hold you back. (Photo from a refreshingly guilt-free girl’s trip to Costa Rica... take me back!😍)
  • You brush your teeth, right? And you understand why brushing your teeth every day is so important that it’s non-negotiable. ⁣ ⁣ You probably wouldn’t make the choice to not ever brush your teeth and just visit the dentist twice a year, crossing your fingers that they could clean up the damage that had been caused by lack of consistent, regular hygiene. It actually probably sounds gross and crazy to think about doing that. ⁣🤢 ⁣ And yet... that is exactly how so many people act when it comes to mental health hygiene. They choose the ostrich approach of putting their head in the sand and ignoring the warning signs, they believe that they can “tough it out,” and they definitely do not make small, consistent daily actions of self-care non-negotiable. 😬🥴 ⁣ ⁣ Instead, they take it and take it and take it, until they can’t take it anymore. Then they have an emotional response and try to fix the damage with a massage or a day at the spa or something. <— This does not work. ⁣ ⁣ I encourage you to start thinking about your small, consistent, daily self-care actions as non-negotiable mental health hygiene. 5 minutes a day is a great way to start building positive, forward momentum. ⁣ ⁣ What can you do today for 5 minutes that is fully for you?
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    You brush your teeth, right? And you understand why brushing your teeth every day is so important that it’s non-negotiable. ⁣ ⁣ You probably wouldn’t make the choice to not ever brush your teeth and just visit the dentist twice a year, crossing your fingers that they could clean up the damage that had been caused by lack of consistent, regular hygiene. It actually probably sounds gross and crazy to think about doing that. ⁣🤢 ⁣ And yet... that is exactly how so many people act when it comes to mental health hygiene. They choose the ostrich approach of putting their head in the sand and ignoring the warning signs, they believe that they can “tough it out,” and they definitely do not make small, consistent daily actions of self-care non-negotiable. 😬🥴 ⁣ ⁣ Instead, they take it and take it and take it, until they can’t take it anymore. Then they have an emotional response and try to fix the damage with a massage or a day at the spa or something. <— This does not work. ⁣ ⁣ I encourage you to start thinking about your small, consistent, daily self-care actions as non-negotiable mental health hygiene. 5 minutes a day is a great way to start building positive, forward momentum. ⁣ ⁣ What can you do today for 5 minutes that is fully for you?
  • “Honoring myself is my purpose.” ⁣💫 ⁣ I can’t take credit for this gem...it came from a client today but it led to the best discussion and some amazing insights. ⁣ ⁣ If you were to embody this truth, if honoring yourself is your purpose... what would you be doing differently?
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    “Honoring myself is my purpose.” ⁣💫 ⁣ I can’t take credit for this gem...it came from a client today but it led to the best discussion and some amazing insights. ⁣ ⁣ If you were to embody this truth, if honoring yourself is your purpose... what would you be doing differently?