Self-Care: Finding your Core Values

In this episode, Lauren discusses how knowing yourself is an important step in developing your self-care routine. She talks about how to identify your three main core values and then how to dig deeper to find your most authentic self. Lauren recommends journaling for 7 days and provides each day’s topic to focus on and consider. Next, check your self-care activities in 6 key areas of wellness: mental, physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual.How you live and feel is often shaped by your personality and values in life. Understanding yourself opens the door to know what motivates you in life and helps you live a satisfying life, both internally and externally. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do you work with challenging behaviors when there is a deficit in language skills? Try-at-home tip:  Saying “no”.Items mentioned during this podcast:36 Questions to Fall in Love by Arthur Aron.The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoPodcasts by Brene Brown, Dr. Mark Hyman, Jim Kwik, Joe Rogan.Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: What is self-care & why is it important?Know Thyself: Initial Steps for a Self-Care PracticeTying Self-Care Practices to Your ValuesOur Online Courses: Self-care:  filling up your own cup From Wild Emotions to Tamed Feelings – How to Self-Regulate (5 Needs Areas)Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode! Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.