Episode 315: Practice Self Care At This Time of Year

core work Dec 18, 2024

Podcast Episode Summary

Today’s episode is all about self-care—because let’s be honest, December and January can be tough.

✔️ December = Overwhelming & chaotic.
✔️ January = Cold, rainy (even in LA!), and filled with pressure for the year ahead.

💡 Self-care isn’t just important—it’s essential.

If you’ve ever felt overworked, spiritually drained, or overwhelmed by all you need to do, this episode is for you.

👉 I’m sharing powerful self-care insights, including:
✅ Why neglecting yourself always leads to burnout
✅ How small moments of care (water, rest, journaling) change everything
✅ How to reframe overwhelm & trust that you can handle what’s ahead

Let’s dive in. 🎙️

🌿 Why Self-Care is Non-Negotiable

Whatever you put before taking care of yourself, you’re going to lose.

And what do we usually lose first?
❌ Sanity
❌ Peace of mind
❌ Emotional balance

💡 The truth I wish I learned earlier?
✔️ Taking care of myself pays enormous dividends.
✔️ I spend the most time with myself—so I better take care of that relationship.

If you don’t make time to rest, nourish, and care for yourself, the exhaustion will catch up with you.

📌 The Power of Small Self-Care Moments

🔹 “Rest when you're tired. Take a drink of cold water when you're thirsty. Call a friend when you're lonely. Ask the universe for help when you're overwhelmed.” – Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go

🌟 Key Lesson:
✔️ Many of us have been taught to push ourselves too hard.
✔️ We fear that stopping means we won’t succeed.
✔️ But the truth? The work gets done better when we are nourished and rested.

💡 Simple Self-Care Practices That Work:
✔️ Take 5 minutes to meditate when exhaustion hits.
✔️ Drink water (seriously, don’t get dehydrated).
✔️ Go to a café and journal when your mind is racing.
✔️ Ask the universe for support when you feel stuck.

🌱 Reframing Overwhelm: A Mindset Shift

Overwhelmed? Try this:

👉 Say to yourself:
“Thank you, universe, for helping me change the story of my being overwhelmed. I invite you to support me in shifting this.”

🎯 Remember:
✔️ We are never given more than we can handle.
✔️ We are just given more than we can control.
✔️ Managing and handling is our job—controlling is not.

💡 The Goal: Nurtured, nourished people who love themselves are divinely led and well-timed.

📌 Your Self-Care Homework This Week

✅ 1. Take a Break (Even Just for 5 Minutes!)
✔️ Pause for a deep breath.
✔️ Close your eyes and let go of tension.
✔️ Trust that things will get done without pushing yourself to exhaustion.

✅ 2. Hydrate & Nourish Your Body
✔️ Drink water before you’re thirsty.
✔️ Eat something that makes you feel nourished, not just full.

✅ 3. Reframe Your Overwhelm
✔️ Next time you feel anxious about all you have to do, try this mantra:
👉 “I don’t know how I’ll do it all, but I know I’ll figure it out.”

💡 Let the universe meet you where you are.

💌 Let’s Connect!

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💡 Final Thought: Good can come easily. You don’t have to struggle for everything. Take care of yourself first, and success will follow. 🌿✨