Practicing Self-Care

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05/24/20 • 33 min

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In this episode, Janice discusses why self-care is so important for each and every one of us, whether we're struggling with a serious mental health issue or "just" going through this crazy thing called life. She shares the story of the #metoo self-care burning ritual she did after publicly sharing about her #metoo experiences, and lists 10 self-care ideas that will hopefully inspire you in your own mental wellness journey.
Originally published: January 31, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP4: If There Was Ever a Time For Self-Care" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Show notes:

0:51: Needing self-care these days
1:47: Participating in Bell Let’s Talk Day – we must talk about mental health!
3:34: A definition of self-care
4:33: Why is self-care so important to practice? Life stressors that trigger the need for self-care
6:53: Practicing self-care unapologetically and proactively
8:55: A story: the #metoo movement, my #metoo blog post, and my #metoo self-care ritual
16:57: Three aspects to consider in practicing self-care: environment, energy, and intention
21:29: Ten self-care ideas: Light a candle (or a bonfire)
22:50: Journal
23:54: Spend time in nature
24:50: Spend time with your pet
25:55: Exercise
26:37: Watch comedy
27:20: Meditate
28:13: Saying “no” without apology or explanation
29:53: Sleep
30:26: Listen to/play music

Resources mentioned in the episode:

"12 Days Of Self-Care Journal Prompts" (Casa de Karma)
"This Is Your Brain on Nature" (National Geographic)

Connect with me:

Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
Facebook: @thesoulsworkpodcast
Email: [email protected]

Listen to all The Soul's Work Podcast episodes: www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com

Show notes:

0:51: Needing self-care these days
1:47: Participating in Bell Let’s Talk Day – we must talk about mental health!
3:34: A definition of self-care
4:33: Why is self-care so important to practice? Life stressors that trigger the need for self-care
6:53: Practicing self-care unapologetically and proactively
8:55: A story: the #metoo movement, my #metoo blog post, and my #metoo self-care ritual
16:57: Three aspects to consider in practicing self-care: environment, energy, and intention
21:29: Ten self-care ideas: Light a candle (or a bonfire)
22:50: Journal
23:54: Spend time in nature
24:50: Spend time with your pet
25:55: Exercise
26:37: Watch comedy
27:20: Meditate
28:13: Saying “no” without apology or explanation
29:53: Sleep
30:26: Listen to/play music

Resources mentioned in the episode:

"12 Days Of Self-Care Journal Prompts" (Casa de Karma)
"This Is Your Brain on Nature" (National Geographic)

Previous Episode

Finding Courage in the Face of Fear

In this episode, Janice opens up about how drinking and imagining violent scenarios in her head reinforced an avoidant response to fear. The good news is that it's possible to re-train our brains to react to fear with more courageous responses. Janice also shares her letter to her Fear Voice in her quest to develop a different, more compassionate relationship with fear – because fear is definitely here to stay!
Originally published: January 25, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP3: We Can Do Hard Things" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Show notes:

1:18: My past fears of rejection, failing, and being judged
3:30: Fearing success and keeping myself small
4:35: Drinking to deal with my anxiety of being cheated on
7:09: Imagining violent scenarios as a response to feeling fear and shame
9:34: Doing my soul’s work to move toward courage as the default
10:59: Retraining my brain to replace avoidant reactions with more courageous actions
15:18: Overcoming over stage fright
16:15: Understanding the root cause of my fear: low sense of self-worth
18:20: Working through my violent daydreams and relationship anxieties
20:28: Writing a letter to my Fear Voice to build a better relationship with Fear
25:10: Your Soul’s work: do you want to take the red pill?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Dear Fear ..."(The Soul's Work Blog)

Next Episode

What Are Your Core Values?

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In this episode, Janice discusses how we can explore our core values to get clear on which principles we want steering our ship (ya know, the ship of life). She discusses two areas in everyday life – relationships and money – where understanding our core values can help in making important decisions.
Originally published: February 6, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP5: Which Values Are Guiding Your Life?" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
Facebook: @thesoulsworkpodcast
Email: [email protected]

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Show notes:

3:17: Tips for identifying your core values
5:35: Navigating relationships with your values
9:10: Core values in money and work
12:20: Your soul’s homework + a quote to inspire you to stand in your core values

Resources mentioned in this episode: