51: You Can't Give from an Empty Cup - Putting your Self First

Self-care. This term keeps popping up everywhere – from Buzzfeed articles to the Huffington Post, and especially on social media. But what does self-care really mean? Is it just an excuse to blow off events, people, and responsibilities? No, probably not. Is it something – women especially – tend to put off, because it is more altruistic to put herself on the back burner? Always putting everyone's needs before her own, from the kids, to the finances, to the house or her career. However, at what point does doing it all become actually a detriment to others? Or worse, actually cause harm to herself? In today's episode, I share how I was trying to do it all for everyone. Be everywhere for everyone else, to the point where I ran myself ragged. My body literally decided to slow me down and tell me enough was enough. It needed a self-care day, and my body was not taking no for an answer. I share the episode today and my story of learning how to take a step back, in order to take three steps forward in the long run. Are you guilty of going non-stop, to the point where you might not be taking any time for some self=care? It is time to feel unashamed about some true self-care time. Listen in to the episode to find out not only WHY it is important for you, your family, and your endeavors, but how you can manage to take time for yourself, and be unapologetic about it! Show notes: http://traffic.libsyn.com/missstylestrengthandgrace/episode_38._Fight_back._how_to_naturally_fight_the_cold_and_flu.mp3 This is your one stop shop for style, fashion, health and fitness. Deidra's passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at: FREE Wardrobe Checklist www.StyleByDeidra.com  & www.TheSynergyChallenge.com Insatgram@StyleByDeidra  facebook.com/StyleByDeidra/ twitter.com/stylebydeidra                                                                        YouTube: Deidra Murphy Deidra on LinkedIn