Emotional Flourishing

— As a therapist, Jennifer Bordner encourages self-care to the children and families she works with almost daily. Jennifer says that families function best when everyone is intentionally taking care of themselves by addressing their personal needs. This could be an hour before work for dad to exercise or an hour after work where mom practices yoga while a child engages in time outside exploring. Whatever self-care looks like for us, we need to intentionally take the time to recharge our mind, body and soul's. Each day, the sun will rise again, and we will begin again and it's up to us to start that day recharged or continue to engage in tiring and unhealthy patterns that lead us feeling overtired and overworked. Taking care of ourselves is different for everyone as well as necessary especially when it comes to mental health. When it comes to dealing with daily mood swings or overwhelming anxiety, our self-care becomes a part of our personal journey of getting through the day. Engaging in taking care of ourselves enables us to be able to cope with life's daily stressors or unexpected curve balls. With the evolution of self-care, Jennifer finds there is more pride in having 'me time' rather than the typical picture of a parent stretching themselves so thin we don't know which direction is up. It's important to remember that self-care isn't selfish in fact it ensures you are able to show up for the people around you as the best version of yourself rather than the run down and irritable self you would otherwise present as. Valeria Teles interviews Jennifer Bordner — She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Life Coach, Parent Advocate, And Youth Mental Health Therapist. Jennifer is the founder of Focus to Flourish, a thriving therapy practice focused on serving children and families in their emotional health. She assists families in fostering healthy communication, increasing self-awareness, and fostering connections to create a more positive mindset. To learn more about Jennifer Bordner and her work, please visit: https://focustoflourish.org/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.