Ep. 21 - No Time for Self Care - How About Becoming Self Full With Elinor Harari

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Investment of Self, Kathy engages with guest Elinor Harari, exploring the essential themes of self-care, resilience, and life's shifting priorities. Kathy, while transitioning to support high-achieving women, uncovers the nuanced balance of self-care with Elinor's guidance through the holistic SPIRE model and the nurturing power of self-compassion.They both unravel the concept of "selffulness," highlighting the importance of self-care not just for individual well-being but also for sustaining the capacity to care for others.The episode offers actionable insights, including a straightforward 3-step method for well-being self-assessment, and emphasizes the efficacy of minimum viable interventions (MVIs) in revitalizing daily life. Time management and alignment of personal schedules with values are examined, providing listeners with tools to foster genuine life satisfaction.In this episode, Kathy and Elinor discuss:Transitioning and Self-developmentSelffulness and Self-careRecovery from Stress and AntifragilityPresent Connections and Minimizing DistractionsThe SPIRE ModelTimestamps:[00:00] Psychology focus on problems, needs balance with hope.[04:05] Discovering inner guide improves confidence and relationships.[07:52] Yoga and dance helped process trauma, inspire others.[12:31] Realigning priorities, time management, and making adjustments.[14:10] Prioritize, strategize, and manage time consciously.[18:02] Chronic selflessness weakens immune system, self-care vital.[22:22] Recovery, not stress, key to avoiding burnout.[25:41] Reclaiming agency and disconnecting from technology.[27:52] SPIRE model addresses 5 components of well-being.[33:47] New 90-day calendar, aligning goals and time management.[36:28] Positive psychology growth, self-fullness, overcoming self-doubt.[40:45] Self-care is vital for supporting others.[42:25] Self-care is essential for women's well-being.[45:43] Encouraging self-care: Pay attention, listen, act.[48:57] Seek connection, share pain, and show compassion.More About Elinor HarariVisit Elinor’s website - https://www.elinorharari.com/Check out Elinor on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eli.harari.5099Follow Elinor on Linkedin - https://www.facebook.com/eli.harari.5099Elinor Harari is a certified WBI Positive Psychology Coach with a BA in Psychology from Tel Aviv University. She works one-on-one with clients worldwide, among them many expats.Subscribe to Sense of Peace (Kathy's Substack) today! RECEIVE the attention you need to reconnect with your purpose. Click here to learn more about individual coaching with Kathy!If this resonated, the most generous thing you can do is share it with one woman who needs to hear it. One share grows this community more than any algorithm.Follow the show on your favorite platform, and come find me on Substack at senseofpeace.substack.com — that’s where the deeper conversation lives.And if you’re ready to stop just listening and start doing this work — visit kathywashburn.net. I’d love to talk with you. Until next time — keep investing in yourself. It is always, always worth it.#SpreadMadLove