Episode 13 - Self Care: What is it and where to begin

We explore the fundamentals of self-care and why it's critical to establish practices before hitting emotional rock bottom. A personal wake-up call involving my son taking responsibility for my happiness catalyzed my commitment to consistent self-care practices that transformed my life.• Self-care defined as strategies promoting healthy functioning and enhanced wellbeing• The importance of "front-loading" self-care before reaching crisis points• How consistent practice creates reserves of emotional stability during challenging times• The evolution of what "rock bottom" looks like as we heal and grow• The value of starting with just one consistent practice rather than overwhelming ourselves• Identifying what works specifically for your personality and circumstances• Recognizing regular stress points to target self-care effectivelyEmail me at [email protected] with questions or thoughts. Join us next week as we explore physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual self-care practices.Related Episode:Episode 72: When Your Parent’s Best Wasn’t Enough: The Myth of Always Giving 100%Questions or Comments? Message me!Support the showInterested in becoming a member and gaining access to notes, prompts, guided meditations and more? Listen to the membership episode to learn more, or Go here to check it out for one week free!Stay connected by signing up for my newsletter or checking out all my offerings at www.risingwithsarah.com