131. Chuck Thuss' Self-Care Routine and A Year in Review: Triumphs, Trials, and Healing

In this week's episode of Warriors Unmasked, our host, Chuck Thuss, takes us on a reflective journey through the year 2023. As he prepares to welcome 2024, Chuck shares his personal growth, business achievements, and the self-care practices that have supported his journey and could help you too! Chuck reflects back at 2023 and the incredible year he had. Despite the challenges and the ongoing process of overcoming mental illness, Chuck was marked by significant growth, both personally and professionally. He met new people, traveled to new places, and learned a lot about himself. Chuck openly shares his journey from the lowest points of his life in 2008, where he struggled hour by hour to stay alive, to the present moment, where he finds joy and purpose in each day. Chuck's reflections on his family life add a deeply humanizing touch to his story. He speaks with pride and joy about his daughters' achievements – one spreading her wings at the University of Alabama and the other finding her passion in high-level club volleyball. This glimpse into his family life is not just about their accomplishments but also about the changing dynamics within the family and how these changes have been a source of growth and learning. As a certified Life, Relationship, and Spiritual Coach, Chuck emphasizes the importance of self-care and shares his personal practices. His routine includes prioritizing sleep, meditation, gratitude journaling, nutrition, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, reading, and unplugging from technology. These practices, Chuck believes, have been pivotal in maintaining his well-being and enabling him to wear the many hats of a husband, father, coach, podcaster, and friend. As we embark on 2024, Chuck invites us to join him in making it the best year yet, with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit ready to embrace all the possibilities the new year holds. If this episode resonates with you and you're eager to hear more about his journey and insights, hit play now and let's embrace the year ahead with hope, courage, and a commitment to our personal well-being! GUEST LINKS:   Website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionateconnection/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9o3DP9wh3CKV0Dv_JvlI0A    LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Join Chuck's Text Community: 251-418-7966 Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Introduction + Messages from Our Sponsors 02:25 Reflection on 2023 03:31 Personal Journey and Overcoming Mental Illness 04:27 Living in the Moment and Overcoming Struggles 05:41 The Power of Hope and Perseverance 07:45 Reflections on Personal Relationships 09:28 Changes in Family Dynamics 14:17 Business Growth and Achievements 16:18 Self-Care Practices and Personal Growth 23:19 Looking Forward to the New Year