Ep29: Inspiring Self-Care with Nurse Coaching

"We have to consciously remind ourselves, man, I need to take care of myself, right? What does that mean, to take care of yourself? It's another deeper question. It's not just the physical part of the self.  It's also addressing your emotional needs, your mental health needs, your spiritual needs, and even your environment." ~Rosie Dominia____"I think self-care is at the core of supporting your wellbeing. If you're in tune with what you need, then that's the first step. Asking yourself the question: what do I need right now? I'm feeling stressed, I need to take a break, I need to take a deep breath." ~Emily Bennett___"And being able to know there's self-intervention practices and activities that I can do to,  I mean, truly create a self-intervention, you know? Like, save myself! Because ultimately, it's up to me. If I can't treat myself the way I want to be treated, how in the world do I expect anyone else to treat me well?" ~Kim RichardsAh Ha MomentsEvery person has their own definition of what self-care means to them, there is no absoluteSelf-care need not be elaborate. Even a few slow, deep breaths are a form of deliberate self-careBusiness and chronic stress are not normal states and contribute to states of illness and dis-ease, recognizing this and using a self-intervention gets us out of high stress and more in to easeHow you perceive your own wellness can guide you closer, or further to self-compassion and self-careDeveloping your own sense of awareness around self-care, stress and how you perceive your own worth are drivers for wellbeingSelf-care evolves as you evolve. What may work once, may or may not work the next time, so continuous self-awareness and exploration are key to caring for selfA few exploration ideas for self-care (please note it is best to explore what works for you) that were mentioned in the podcastMusicMovementNatureCookingDeep breathingSelf-awarenessBeing with othersLaughter and finding joyAlone timeAsking for helpPausingDoing what you need in the momentResourcesIntegrative Nurse Coach Academy Nurse Coach Certificate ProgramBuddha's Brain by Rick HansenBarbara DosseyIntegrative Nurse Coach Academy I Integrative Nurse Coach FoundationWe provide nurses with a global community for learning, networking, and reconnecting. Thank you for listening.  We LOVE Nurses!Please leave us a 5 star rating and a positive comment about an episode you love!Follow Integrative Nurse Coach Academy on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInLearn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach AcademySchedule a free call with one of our awesome admissions specialists here>> and get your questions answered!Use the code 'ACTION' at checkout and get $100 off the Integrative Nurse Coach Certificate Program (Parts 1 & 2 Bundle).