EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 10 MIN
Ep. 203 | Why Self-Care Isn't Making You Feel Any Better
from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel
I'm away with friends somewhere beautiful, and I got here more tired and stressed than I want to be, doing all the restful things and still feeling empty, because I was never actually present for any of them. At dinner but thinking about work. On the walk but in my head. My friend Sarah, who just came through a hard season, cracked it for me: self-care was never the activity, it's the presence you bring to it. She started practicing being one-minded, fully in one thing at a time, and it's what finally filled her back up. I've been practicing it all week, and it's changed things. This is an episode about why doing all the self-care can still leave you empty, and what actually fills the cup. This is an episode about being one-minded, and being home for your own life. Question to carry into your day: Where are you doing all the right things to care for yourself, but never actually there for any of it? Want to work together? Me too! Book a discovery call and let's talk about whether the Stop Starting Over System is right for you. https://link.mollycarmel.com/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall Let's Stay Connected: Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast
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