Epi 229: Why Fake Self-Care Doesn’t Work
There’s a good chance that at one point or another, you’ve either been told you need to practice some form of self-care, or you’ve actively sought out some form of care to help you maintain your life, health, and overall well-being. The biggest issue is sometimes what we choose doesn’t help! Many of us think we know what self-care is and why we need it, but let’s face it: fake self-care will not solve your problems, help you find balance, and will not serve you in the long run.
So, today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into proper self-care, when and how it’s most beneficial, and I’ll hand over seven forms of self-care you may need to prioritize for your overall well-being.
Let’s get right to it.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 How self-care has gotten twisted
02:35 The five masters of our lives that impact us and how we move through experiences
04:01 The definition of true self-care and how we get self-care wrong
05:53 Not all self-care is one-size-fits-all and what it honestly is
09:17 The first step to grounded self-care is getting honest with the self about your needs
10:54 Be willing to put your self-care practices into action with priority
12:00 The best self-care works when it’s preventive
16:41 7 areas of self-care that are important
20:49 Area 1: Emotional Self-care
22:36 Area 2: Physical Self-care
25:15 Area 3: Mental Self-care
27:06 Area 4: Social Self-care
30:22 Area 5: Spiritual Self-care
33:29 Area 6: Practical Self-care
34:52 Area 7: Professional Self-care
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