Episode 15 - Self Care - Mental and Emotional Self-Care: Why It Matters and How to Practice It

We explore mental and emotional self-care and how our underlying beliefs drive our emotional responses, offering practical strategies for processing feelings and stimulating our minds. • Emotions are essential feedback mechanisms that tell us important information about our lives and boundaries• Our beliefs, often subconscious, are the true source of our emotional reactions• Cultivating awareness by asking yourself how you relate to your emotions is the first step toward emotional wellness• Building a support system of people you can talk to is crucial for processing difficult emotions• Activities like journaling, walking, meditating, and exercising help process emotions in healthy ways• Ask "what am I believing right now?" when strong emotions arise to identify underlying beliefs• Mental stimulation through learning, puzzles, reading, or even family game nights is vital self-care• Quarterly getaways for learning or retreats provide beneficial breaks from routine• Limit exposure to toxicity like constant news consumption that increases stress and negative emotions• Identify your top three stressors and develop specific strategies to address themRemember, know who you are, love who you've been and be willing to do the work to become who you want to be.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