Side Business as Self-Care?! A Conversation with Dr. Tamara Soles

When most of us think of self-care we probably don’t think about developing a side business.  We know that wasn't our expectation when we started Intentional Therapist.  And yet, enhanced self-care is exactly what a side business can offer!In this episode we speak with Dr. Tamara Soles about what led her to create her side business (including a podcast and online parenting course) and how these activities fit into her self-care.  We specifically talk with Tamara about how the 4 C’s of self-care (connection, compassion, courage, and creativity) show up in her side business, as well as how to navigate some of the risks to our self-care that might show up when developing a side business.  As always, we end the discussion with Tamara's favourite non-conventional self-care practices - which just happen to be things that each of us can likely do today!  Highlights:What lead Tamara to develop her side businessHow the 4 C’s of self-care show up in her side businessWays to navigate some risks to self-care that may arise when developing a side businessLessons learned along the wayOne step to take towards developing your own side businessTamara’s favourite “non-conventional” self-care practicesDr. Tamara Soles is a child psychologist, parent coach, and founder of The Secure Child Center for Families and Children in Montreal, Canada. She’s also the mom of twins who present everyday opportunities to live what she’s practiced with families for over 15 years - that harnessing the power of connection helps children thrive!  Dr. Tamara created No More Power Struggles, a positive parenting course using based-based and attachment-focused strategies.  She’s also the host of a podcast for therapists called This Hour has 50 minutes, which offers continuing education credits. Connect with Dr. Tamara Soles:https://www.thesecurechild.com/Listen to the episode on Writing Therapy Notes and get 1 hour of CE credit free:https://drtamarasoles.com/episode-38/Connect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/  |  [email protected]  |   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at:  https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapistReady to upgrade your self-care?  Check out the independent study version of our course, Thrivival Skills for Therapists, and earn 3 CE credits!  Because self-care is PART OF our jobs!  More info at:  https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-independent-study  Disclaimer:  This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice.  Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.