Give Yourself a Hand

This time we're talking all things self... Self-Compassion, Self-Talk, Self-Care, etc. Shout out to Sarah Jessica Parker for raising awareness on how damaging the self-care narrative can be. We explore this and so much more in this robust episode. “If anything, I’m reading a book for 15 minutes. Even 15 minutes is a big deal for most working mothers in this country who are sometimes working two and three jobs with absolutely no familial support, no community support, perhaps not even a partner. Even 15 minutes reading a book is such a privilege to even carve that out. If I find that time, it’s a wonderful miracle, but I’m in a position to find it. I don’t like to talk about self care days because I don’t think they’re fair to the millions and millions of women who are working in this country and globally. I think the concept of self-care makes people feel terrible and lousy and isolated that they can’t afford access or even dream of self care. Nobody wants to hear that some well to do, well-paid actress is having a self care day. I find it tone deaf. So if I'm not loading a dishwasher or unloading it or trying to get a stain out of somebody's outfit, I’ll read. I think that's a real privilege to have that kind of time. I've only recently had it since my kids are independent of me.” - SJP on Self-Care Ritual Medical Resources/Info: https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/sarah-jessica-parker-beauty-routine/ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-self-care-isnt-selfish-advice-for-women/ https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/women-self-care-and-well-being https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/womens-wellness-self-care-during-the-holidays/ https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/self-care-tips-to-manage-mental-health-and-wellness/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-self-care-steps-can-keep-your-heart-healthy-during-the-holidays/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health https://www.who.int/health-topics/self-care#tab=tab_1 https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Taking-Care-of-Yourself https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8488814/ https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8678542/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8295361/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9495966/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/self-talk https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/the-power-of-self-compassion https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2790748/ https://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/the-scientific-benefits-of-self-compassion-infographic/ https://hbr.org/2018/09/give-yourself-a-break-the-power-of-self-compassion