The way you treat yourself internally reflects on external relationships. By being gentle with oneself during difficult emotions, individual attract people who care and treat them with understanding and respect.
In this podcast, Kristen Neff talks about the importance of self-care and shares her personal experience with it. She emphasizes that self-care is not the same for everyone and that it's crucial to find what works best for you.
The speaker describes the process of giving oneself a sponge bath after surgery and emphasizes the importance of taking care of the funkier parts of one's body.
A business owner shares their perspective on the importance of investing in self-care for a return on investment that could be 10 fold in their business due to feeling more refreshed and avoiding burnout.
The speaker emphasizes taking time for rest and relaxation as it works as a workout for the nervous system. Research has shown that it is beneficial for the brain.
The speaker discusses the benefits of talking to oneself during periods of solitude and how focusing on discomfort can lead to personal growth.
This episode discusses the importance of self-care to honor your nervous system and make space for compassion, as well as the benefits of taking breaks and indulging in simple pleasures like watching TV or eating Taco Bell.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and valuing oneself, and encourages avoiding negative social comparisons that can trigger negative emotions. She also requests for a 5-star review if the listener found the episode valuable.
The metaphor of serving someone from the overflow that fills the saucer around the cup illustrates the importance of taking care of oneself before helping others. By focusing on self-care and being overflowing with energy, love, and resources, one can be of true service to others and the world.
The speaker discusses the false idea that certain people don't deserve self care, and emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries, putting a space between trigger and response, and engaging in self-soothing and self-compassion practices to gradually shift towards a positive mindset and easier behavior.
The speaker discusses their experience with quitting drinking and how it led them to prioritize self-care and find balance in their life.
The podcast hosts conclude the episode by encouraging listeners to take care of themselves by doing something good for them, such as going for a hike or spending time with a pet. They thank listeners for tuning in and provide contact information for the show.
The speaker discusses how caring more about your own happiness and wellbeing rather than external validation can change everything and eliminate self-doubt and negativity.
Learn how to give yourself a relaxing two-minute self-massage, even just massaging the palm of your hand can be beneficial.
Self-care is vital for achieving a balance in mental and physical health. By taking care of oneself through practices such as exercise and winding down before bed, individuals can ensure that they have enough energy and reserve to handle emergencies and intimacy, and overall function at a higher level.
The speaker shares her experience of neglecting her self-care and mental health while in a relationship, and the importance of visualizing one's highest self for personal growth and development.
The speaker discusses their desire to attend concerts during their upcoming break as a means of self-care, likening it to engaging in illicit activity.
