Selfishness - The Ultimate Act of Self Love with Dr. Marcuetta Sims

03/02/21 • 52 min

From as early as childhood, we have been taught to be generous with our time and energy. Any hint of selfishness is frowned upon. Even with our careers, we learn that being a team player is critical to our success. Today, Dr. Marcuetta Sims, a licensed psychologist specializing in helping Black women and people from marginalized identities heal from trauma, develop a healthier sense of Self, and enhance their overall wellness, discusses the costs of this generosity. Dr. Sims has created an online platform empowering Black women to care for themselves, The Art of Being Self-ish. She is also the founder of the The Worth, Wisdom, and Wellness Center. We chat about setting boundaries in personal and professional settings, addressing violations of those boundaries, and reframing underlying beliefs that cause us to deprioritize ourselves.

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc038.

Topics Covered:

Defining selfishness
How selfishness may serve the collective good and help us to develop a healthy sense of Self
Why Dr. Sims started the online platform, The Art of Being Selfish
Understanding and setting boundaries
Consequences of failing to set boundaries
Communicating your boundaries to others
Counteracting feelings of guilt when putting yourself first
How to say “No” and prioritize your interests
Recognizing your limitations and asking for help
Addressing violations of your boundaries in the workplace
How remote work can challenge our boundaries
Being selfish about salary negotiations
Reframing inhibiting underlying beliefs

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03/02/21 • 52 min

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