56. The Truth About Self-Care: What It Is and What It's NOT

Self-care isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the golden key to keeping ourselves rejuvenated and ready to pour love into others. Today, we're diving deep into what self-care really means, because let’s face it, the internet has turned it into a hot mess of spa days and guilt trips. We’re here to bust those myths wide open and get real about how self-care is all about maintaining our own well-being so we can show up for our people with joy and energy. Spoiler alert: it’s not about being selfish or ignoring your own needs in the name of holiness. We’re unpacking how Jesus set the ultimate example of balance, reminding us that even the Son of God took time to recharge. Episode HighlightsSelf-Care: is it just a buzzword?What Self-Care is NOTWhat Self-Care Actually ISThe Greatest Commandments and Self-CareMake true, biblical self-care a part of your daily lifeResources MentionedFree Coffee Chat with RachelMark 1:35 - “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.”1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”Matthew 22:37-39 - “He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Related Episodes You Might Also LikeEP 4 - The Best Way to Avoid BurnoutEP 9 - The Purpose of Hobbies with Holley GerthEP 13 - The Value of Intentional Rhythms with Michelle J. GoffEP 44 - Created Worthy with Danielle Damrell EP 48 - Why Bible Study is Important with Kala YoderEP 52 - Learning to Love Yourself with Rachael AdamsConnect with RachelWebsite: racheldbaker.comInstagram: @rachel.d.baker Email: [email protected] means so much to me that you are part of this community! I never recommend anything to you that I don't truly love and believe is worthwhile. Some of the links I share are affiliate links, and I will earn a tiny commission if you go through them to make a purchase. It's no extra cost to you, and buying through the links I share is one small way you can support this ministry and our podcast. Mentioned in this episode:FREE Printable Permission SlipsIf you’ve been feeling like you need a minute to catch your breath, hear from God, and remember who you are outside of all the chaos... this is for you. It’s a Printable Permission Slip. Yes, an actual fill-in-the-blank reminder that you are allowed to rest, reflect, and realign with what really matters. When you download it, you’ll get four designs of beautiful, fill-in-the-blank permission slips and 20 permission slip ideas to get you started. You don’t need the world’s permission to step into your purpose - but sometimes it helps to see it in writing.Printable Permission SlipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy