Summer Series: A Fresh Take on Self-Care

09/03/19 • 34 min

Ever wonder what the term "self-care" actually even means? It seems like such a buzzword lately, which is exactly why we want to unpack this concept together. If you're a mom, a creative entrepreneur, heck, if you're a HUMAN PERSON, learning how to care for your *whole* self in healthy ways isn't just beneficial, it's crucial.

One of our favorite filters for self care is the question our dear friend, Melissa Blair once asked us, "How's your head? How's your heart? How's your butt?" I mean... if that doesn't cover it, we don't know what does!

Of all the episodes we share, please do not miss this one, sister. It's so, so important and you may be pleasantly surprised by our refreshing definition of self care, because we strongly believe that it shouldn't feel like one more oppressive thing to "get right" or add to your to-do list.

In this conversation we share simple and practical ways to:

know yourself & explore your needs (what is life giving VS life draining for you)
speak up & communicate your needs
push back on guilt
set boundaries
check in with yourself (how do you FEEL? is your body telling you something?)
differentiate between self-comfort VS self-care
put yourself back ON the list (because let's all be real here- we can't always put ourselves at the top!)

This episode was originally #80 but we are re-releasing it as a part of our Summer Series- we hope you enjoy!

In this conversation we share simple and practical ways to:

know yourself & explore your needs (what is life giving VS life draining for you)
speak up & communicate your needs
push back on guilt
set boundaries
check in with yourself (how do you FEEL? is your body telling you something?)
differentiate between self-comfort VS self-care
put yourself back ON the list (because let's all be real here- we can't always put ourselves at the top!)

This episode was originally #80 but we are re-releasing it as a part of our Summer Series- we hope you enjoy!

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Design a Morning Routine that Works for You

ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO SETTLE INTO A NEW ROUTINE?

If you're feeling flustered as you say goodbye to summer and dive back into that busy Fall schedule, don't worry, we've got you, boo.

Grab a cup of coffee, slip on your coziest slippers, and settle in because today we're talking all about how to create a morning routine that works for YOU.

We're diving into whya morning routine is so important, sharing some practical tips of how to structure a routine that actually works for you, and suggesting that it doesn't have to look a certain way or even remain the same as it used to.

Life happens fast, y'all! Different seasons of motherhood, creative work, and even just the natural rhythms of the weather changing can all affect how we start our day, but having a morning routine to fall back on can help anchor our days and even our mood.

And guess what? We've created a resource to help you create a morning routine that you love!

Click here to Get Our Guide

Design Your Morning Routine

Links we mention in this episode:

5 AM Club by Robin Sharma

This episode was originally #71 but we are re-releasing it as a part of our Summer Series- we hope you enjoy!

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How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart with Niki Hardy

If you're a human person, odds are at some point life is going to throw you a curveball. Whether it's a loss, diagnosis, trauma, or even simply disappointment, today's conversation with Niki Hardy will give you practical tools to live well even when you feel like life's fallen apart.

With witty candor and heaps of wisdom, Niki talks with us about the difference between surviving and thriving and HOW we can choose to be brave even when we don't feel afraid.

Niki Hardy is a Brit in the USA, a rectal (yes, rectal) cancer survivor, pastor’s wife, tea drinker and teller of bad jokes. As a speaker and the author of Breathe Again: How to Live Well When Life Falls Apart (Revell, Aug, 2019) she’s all about meeting us when life’s not fair and embracing the reality that with God, life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full. You can find more of Niki on social media at @niki.hardy and on her website NikiHardy.com when she’s not running trails with her Doodles or trying to figure out which remote actually works the TV.

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