(Step 2 of 7 in Mini Series) Acting on what you need vs what you want.

01/14/20 • 15 min

In The Rising Podcast- A Health and Wellness Podcast

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(Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want.

Self-love is a crucial part of our mental and emotional well-being. It involves accepting yourself for who you are, treating yourself with kindness and compassion, and making sure that your needs are met. In step 1 of this 7 mini-series, we discussed what self-love is.

In this episode, Bettina, your host, dives into the second step, which involves acting on what you need rather than just what you want. At times, it can be challenging to differentiate between what we need and what we want. Needs are necessities essential for our survival and well-being, while wants are desires we can live without. For instance, food and water are needs, while ice cream and cake are wants. Understanding the difference between the two is critical, as it helps us to prioritize our well-being.

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself because it allows you to be the best version of yourself. By prioritizing your needs, you boost your self-esteem, improve your mood, and enhance your physical and emotional health.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:06] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:12] Difference between your need and your want

[04:31] Embracing your physical needs

[07:12] How to take care of your emotional well-being

[10:21] Have you addressed the needs for your intellectual health?

[12:40] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

[15:09] Wrap up and end the show

Notable Quotes

Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself
Just changing our inner talk and dialogue has a profound way of affecting our emotional state.
One of the best ways to take care of your intellectual needs is to get your brain busy learning something new.
Your brain burns more sugar when it is being used.

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(Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:06] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:12] Difference between your need and your want

[04:31] Embracing your physical needs

[07:12] How to take care of your emotional well-being

[10:21] Have you addressed the needs for your intellectual health?

[12:40] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

[15:09] Wrap up and end the show

Notable Quotes

Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself
Just changing our inner talk and dialogue has a profound way of affecting our emotional state.
One of the best ways to take care of your intellectual needs is to get your brain busy learning something new.
Your brain burns more sugar when it is being used.

Resources Mentioned

Let’s Connect!

Website: In the Rising Podcast Website

Email: [email protected]

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In the Rising Facebook

Website: In the Rising Podcast Website
Check out the Website: Fit after Breast Cancer

Email: [email protected]

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(Step 1 of 7 in Mini Series) What does self-love look like?

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(Step 1 of 7 in Mini-Series) What does self-love look like?

We get a lot of information about what interests people, how they think, and what they are struggling with by observation. However, paying attention is critical. It is the first thing anyone in law enforcement and the military learns. Unfortunately, we pay too much attention to what is happening around us, whether that is in school, grocery stores, or church, and we forget to pay attention to the most critical person in the equation, ourselves. When we stop the busyness of being aware of all our surroundings, the people in the spheres of influence, and the dangers around us all the time, we can slow down and recognize the chat that is going on in our minds, go inwards, and show ourselves some love.

Join the conversation with your host Bettina as she delves deeper into the topic of self-love, the importance of going in what, and cultivating your self-awareness. When we turn inward, get our self-awareness together, and accept that it is okay to have needs, desires, and wants, we can take care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Being in a place where you can take care of yourself on all three levels, physical, emotional, and spiritual, is the most selfish thing that you can do that can allow you to be a healthy selfless person.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:30] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[01:25] Paying attention to self, you are the most important part of the equation

[02:56] Physical danger and situations that can be unhealthy for our physical needs

[05:56] Placing yourself in situations that can best serve you

[07:36] Emotional needs and how they change the sense of community

[09:44] How to handle your emotions without becoming them

[10:37] Spiritual awareness and connecting to the divine

[12:56] The four zones of intention and attention

[15:05] Wrap up and end the show

Notable Quotes

It is pretty easy to evaluate whether or not we are in a safe situation or not.
If you don't make your health a priority, who will? No one.
Taking care of your physical needs helps you take care of other physical needs that you know you need.
Giving and taking in a relationship is one thing, but it is not an assignment for people; one person is not the giver, while the other is the taker.
What we suppress will eventually arrest us; it will arrest our time, our passion, and our life.

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The articles discussed are from the Sleep Foundation and information about the importance of feet.

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(Step 3 of 7 in Mini Series) Self-love is more than a mindset, but also having positive relationships, adequate sleep and exercise.

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As human beings, we have a number of basic needs that must be met in order for us to thrive. These needs include food, water, shelter, and safety. However, our basic needs extend beyond these necessities. We are also designed for relationships, sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition. Neglecting these needs can lead to physical and mental health problems, as well as a diminished quality of life. By taking care of our basic needs, we can ensure that we have the energy, motivation, and resilience to tackle life's challenges.

Join this conversation with Bettina as she discusses the importance of taking care of our relationships, sleep, exercise, and proper nutrition. She also dives into the impact of neglecting these needs on our physical and mental health and overall well-being. You will also learn some practical tips and strategies for prioritizing our basic needs and showing ourselves the love and respect that we deserve. Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:07] Intro and what in for you in today’s show

[02:05] What is considered a basic need?

[03:26] Best approaches to interacting with other people

[05:22] Three categories of universal relationship needs

[09:58] Good food and adequate sleep cannot be underestimated

[14:12] The basic need of exercising and movement

[17:59] A quick recap and episode’s key takeaways

Notable Quotes

We, as mammals, are built for relationships. We are not designed to be isolated. Relationships are just as important as food, water and shelter.
All of us want affection, but not to the same degree. Affection can take the form of words, looks, actions or feelings.
Good food and adequate sleep are pillars of our basic needs. They cannot be underestimated.
Health is not just equated to the weight you lose but also the health you gain.
If you multitask while eating, you create a disconnect between your gut and brain.
Body and organ functions decrease when we do not move.

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In The Rising Podcast- A Health and Wellness Podcast - (Step 2 of 7 in Mini Series) Acting on what you need vs what you want.

Transcript

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Hello and welcome to the In The Rising Podcast. I am your host, Bettina Brown, and this is where I love to talk to you guys about living of life without the captivity of guilt and regret, so that you can use your self-worth to live an empowered, independent, and free. I'll start off by saying that I am not a licensed counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist, but I am a student of life and a healthcare professional who lo